ENGLISH I / End of Semester Assessment

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What is textual evidence?

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Clues (proof) within the text that support an answer or argument.

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What is a complete subject?

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The part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a complete predicate?

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The part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What does it mean to support an answer?

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To back up an answer with details, proof, or evidence.

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What is proof in writing?

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Evidence that supports a claim or argument.

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How do you make an inference?

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Make a guess based on what the text says and your own experiences.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or concept that the text conveys.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of citing evidence?

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To provide support for claims made in writing.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.