NYS ELA Test Prep -

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What is setting in a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the important point of the text; what it's mostly about.

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What does it mean when an author has a positive point of view?

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It means the author expresses a favorable opinion or feeling about the subject.

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What is perspective in literature?

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Perspective is who is telling the story and what they think.

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What is theme in a story?

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The theme is the lesson the author teaches.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief retelling of the main points of a text.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment about something.