Review ELA Vocab

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Explicit Theme

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A theme that is clearly stated in the story so you can find it easily.

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Implied Theme

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A theme that isn't said directly but suggested through the story's events and details.

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Figurative Language

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Words that mean something different than their usual meaning, like saying "it's raining cats and dogs" to mean it's raining a lot.

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Point of View

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The way a story is told, which affects how we see the characters and events.

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Credibility

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How trustworthy a source is; if you can believe the information.

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Text Features

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Parts of a text that help you understand it better, like titles, headings, and pictures.

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Literary Elements

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The building blocks of a story, such as setting (where it happens), characters, and plot (what happens).

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Context Clues

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Hints in a sentence that help you figure out what a tricky word means.

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Summarize

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To tell the main ideas of a story in your own words, keeping it short.

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Cite Sources

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To mention where you got your information from, like saying who wrote a book or article.