ELA Pulse Check 2 Review Game

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or message in a story, often reflecting on human experiences or moral lessons.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in a story.

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character who drives the story forward, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, providing additional information about time, location, or direction.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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'Under the table' is a prepositional phrase where 'under' is the preposition and 'the table' is the object.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas, condensing the information.

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What is the purpose of a supporting detail in a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea or theme of a text.

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What is a fable?

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A fable is a short story, typically with animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson.

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The main idea is the primary point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.