SBAC Vocabulary

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What does it mean to summarize?

Back

To give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is the third person point of view?

Back

When the narrator of the story is not a part of the story, using 'he', 'she', and 'they'.

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What is a character in a story?

Back

A person, animal, or figure in a story.

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What does demonstrate mean?

Back

To show what you know and give evidence to explain.

Front

How many inches are in one foot?

Back

12

Front

What is a setting in a story?

Back

The time and place where the story takes place.

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The main idea or message of a story.

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To make a guess based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is a plot in a story?

Back

The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a conflict in literature?

Back

A struggle between opposing forces in a story.