Unit 2 Study Guide

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Inferences

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Definition: A conclusion you make based on evidence in the text plus your own reasoning. Example: If a character slams the door and doesn’t speak, you might infer they are angry.

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Figurative Language

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Definition: Words or phrases that mean more than their literal definition. Examples: Simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole.

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Metaphor

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Definition: A comparison of two unlike things without using “like” or “as.” Example: “Time is a thief.”

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Personification

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Definition: Giving human qualities to non-human things. Example: “The wind whispered through the trees.”

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Simile

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Definition: A comparison of two unlike things using “like” or “as.” Example: “Her smile was as bright as the sun.”

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Repetition

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Definition: Reusing the same word, phrase, or structure for emphasis. Example: “Never give up. Never give in.”

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Author’s Purpose

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Definition: The reason the author wrote the text: to inform, entertain, or persuade. Ask: What does the author want the reader to think, feel, or do?

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Central Idea

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Definition: The main point or message the author wants to communicate. Summarize the text in one sentence.

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Author’s Point of View

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The author’s stance, perspective, or opinion on the subject. Examples include supportive, critical, and neutral.

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Objective Information

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Facts without personal feelings or opinions. Example: “The book was published in 1960.”