Unit 5 spotlight check #1

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What is the resolution in a story?

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

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What does explicit central idea mean?

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The explicit central idea is the main point or message that is clearly stated in the text, often using text features.

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What is theme in literature?

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Theme is the underlying message or lesson that the author wants the reader to take away from the story.

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What does a simile do in figurative language?

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A simile compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or concept that the text is conveying.

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What is the purpose of the falling action in a story?

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The falling action is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution.

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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 hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What are text features?

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Text features are elements like headings, subheadings, bold text, and images that help organize and highlight important information in a text.

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What does it mean for a theme to be a statement?

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A theme is a statement that expresses a universal truth or lesson, rather than just a single word.