ACAP Reading (ELA) Review

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What is the definition of 'denotation'?

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Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word, its literal meaning.

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What is the definition of 'connotation'?

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Connotation is the emotional quality or implied meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

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What can be inferred from a setting described as 'an abandoned house at the end of a forgotten road'?

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The story may involve themes of isolation or neglect.

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What is the purpose of citing details in a text?

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To provide strong examples or evidence from the text to support your answer.

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What type of text includes characters, a setting, and a plot?

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Literary text.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must match in number (singular or plural).

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Which sentence uses subject-verb agreement correctly?

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The girl with the pink shoes plays in the school band.

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What is an example of a negative connotation for the word 'remind'?

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Nagged.

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What is the difference between informational and literary texts?

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Informational texts provide facts and information, while literary texts tell stories with characters and plots.

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What does it mean to 'cite' in a text?

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To cite means to quote or refer to a source of information or evidence.