Semester 1 Test Corrections

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What is the controlling idea in a text?

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Main point or central theme.

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What is the attitude the writer has toward the subject conveyed through word choice called?

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Tone.

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What part of the story represents the resolution?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What is information used to support an argument or claim called?

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Supporting evidence.

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What is the genre of writing in which the characters, setting, and events are made up but could be real?

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Realistic Fiction.

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What are supporting details?

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Details that explain, clarify, or provide evidence for the main idea.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The introduction of the story where characters, setting, and background information are presented.