8th Grade ELA Terms Part 1

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What is the central idea of an informational text?

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The unifying concept within an informational text to which other elements and ideas relate; the main point of the text.

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What is textual evidence?

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Evidence found within a particular text used to support or explain conclusions, opinions, and/or assertions about the text.

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What does plot refer to in a story?

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The sequence of events in a story, play, movie, etc.

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What is exposition in a text?

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The beginning of a text when the reader is introduced to the characters, setting, and basic conflict.

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Who is the protagonist in a story?

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The main character in a text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea that the author wants to convey through the text.

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What is the definition of conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is a supporting detail?

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A piece of information that helps to explain, clarify, or support the central idea.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often the turning point.

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What does resolution mean in literature?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.