Cold Read Practice

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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Identifying Theme

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The process of determining the underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Setting

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The time and place in which the story takes place.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Internal Conflict

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A psychological struggle within the mind of a character.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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External Conflict

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A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as nature, another character, or society.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

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Exposition

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The introduction of background information, such as setting, characters, and events, in a story.

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Inciting Incident

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An event that sets the main plot of the story in motion.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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Rising Action

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A series of events that build up to the climax of the story.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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Climax

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5