ELA Review 1

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author decides to write about a certain topic.

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What is a synonym for central idea?

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Main idea.

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What do context clues help us to do?

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Define challenging words.

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What is an inference?

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An educated guess or conclusion.

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What is descriptive language?

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Vivid and specific language that helps someone imagine a scene he/she didn't witness.

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What does PIE stand for in relation to author's purpose?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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Theme is the underlying message or lesson, while main idea is the primary point of the text.

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How can context clues be identified in a text?

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By looking at surrounding words or sentences that provide hints about the meaning.

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What is the significance of point of view in a story?

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It determines how the story is told and influences the reader's understanding.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.