GMAS ELA STUDY GUIDE

Passages that are stories, dramas, or poems

Come to a reasonable conclusion based on evidence found in the text. By contrast, an explicit idea or message is fully stated or revealed by the author. The author tells the reader exactly what he or she needs to know.

The lesson or message. For example a story could be about two friends who like to do things together, and the theme might be the importance of friendship.

The most important point or idea that the author is making in a passage. AKA the main idea

An overview of a passage that captures the main points but does not give every detail and does not include opinions.

The specific order of a series of events that form a story is known as;

refers to the way an author develops a character over the course of a passage

refers to where and when a story takes place, including the time of day, the season, or the location.

In most stories, there is a conflict or problem, this is the solution to the problem

You need to distinguish between literal and

figurative meanings of words and phrases. Literal refers to the actual meaning of a word or phrase. For example, if someone tells you to open the door, you can open a physical door. If someone tells you to open the door to your heart, you are not expected to find a door in your chest. Instead, you open up your feelings and emotions.