ELA Review

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The central idea of a text is...

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the main focus; made up of the topic and key details.

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What is a short constructed response?

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short paragraph response using the RACE structure.

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To restate is to...

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remove question words of a prompt and change into a statement.

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To cite evidence is to...

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use a direct quote to support a claim. Needs a lead-in.

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Characterization

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the way an author reveals the personality of a character.

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Figurative language is...

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language that uses words or expressions that are different from their literal meaning.

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Theme

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the lesson or message the author wants you to get from a story.

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Word choice refers to...

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the phrases an author uses to reveal their purpose, tone, and point of view

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Tone refers to...

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the author's attitude towards a topic.

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POV or Point of View refers to...

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the author's position or stance on a topic.