Common Assessment #2 Review Flashcards - 10th Grade

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What is the purpose of using reading strategies and online tools during a reading assessment?

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To highlight important information and take effective notes.

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What are the elements of plot in a story?

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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

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What does 'author’s purpose' refer to in a passage?

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The reason why the author wrote the text (to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain).

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How do setting and theme contribute to a passage?

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The setting provides the backdrop for the story, while the theme is the underlying message or lesson. The setting can influence how the theme is expressed.

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Why is it important to analyze the significance of a passage?

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To understand its deeper meaning and how it contributes to the overall text.

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What is implication in a text?

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A suggestion or conclusion that can be drawn from something, even though it is not explicitly stated.

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Diction in literature

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The author’s choice and use of words and phrases.

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Symbolism in literature

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities beyond their literal sense.

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What are synonyms and antonyms?

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Synonyms are words with similar meanings; antonyms are words with opposite meanings.

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Why is rereading for meaning important?

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It helps to better understand and interpret the text.