Universal Language of Literacy

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What is the goal of an author's argument?

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To persuade thought or action.

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What does the word 'describe' mean?

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To give a detailed account.

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What are key details in a story?

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Important details that support the main idea.

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What does text structure refer to?

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How the information within a written text is organized.

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What does it mean to synthesize?

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To combine or blend.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message in a story.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a narrative.