CAASPP Terms

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What is the main/central idea of a passage?

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The main/central idea is a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about.

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What does it mean to describe something?

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To describe means to tell the facts or details about something.

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What is a theme in a story?

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A theme is the life lesson the author is trying to convey to the reader.

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What does it mean to demonstrate something?

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To demonstrate means to show something clearly with examples.

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What are details in a text?

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Details are pieces of information that support or elaborate on the main idea.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in a passage?

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The introduction serves to present the main topic and engage the reader's interest.

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What is a conclusion in a text?

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A conclusion summarizes the main points and provides closure to the passage.

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What does it mean to support an argument?

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To support an argument means to provide evidence or reasons that back up a claim.

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What is the difference between facts and opinions?

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Facts are statements that can be proven true or false, while opinions are personal beliefs or judgments.