ELA Terms To Know

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What is an 'excerpt' of a text?

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A small part or piece of a text.

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What does it mean to 'analyze' a text?

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To read closely and think about the text.

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What is the 'conflict' of a story?

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The big problem or quest that the character has to solve.

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What does it mean to 'evaluate'?

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To solve or determine what is best (e.g., evaluate an argument to see if it makes sense).

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What are 'context clues'?

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Words or phrases that help you define an unknown word.

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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 'summarize' a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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What is a 'character' in a story?

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

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What is 'setting' in literature?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is a 'plot'?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.