PSSA Review Vocab

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Generalization

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A broad statement based on specific facts and examples.

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Examples

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A piece of information that illustrates a broader concept.

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Fact

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Something that can be proven to be true.

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Inference

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An educated guess about a passage based on details, prior knowledge, and common sense.

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Detail in literature

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A piece of information, like a name, action, or description.

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Characters in a story

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A person or creature that takes part in a story.

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Plot:

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The events in a story.

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Setting:

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Location and time the story takes place.

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Point of view:

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The position in which the story is told.

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First person narrative

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A way of telling a story from the point of view of I or we.