Main Idea and Supporting Details Flashcard

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What is the plot structure of a story?

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The plot structure of a story typically follows a traditional narrative arc, which includes an introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What does the word 'perplexed' mean?

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Confused.

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What does the word 'ominous' mean?

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Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

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What does the word 'drenched' mean?

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Completely soaked or wet.

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What are the main components of a plot structure?

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The main components include introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence and examples that help explain or clarify the main idea.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea can often be found in the topic sentence, which summarizes the paragraph's content.

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What is a narrative arc?

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A narrative arc is the chronological construction of plot in a novel or story, which includes the setup, conflict, and resolution.

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What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

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The main idea is the central point of a text, while supporting details are facts or examples that reinforce the main idea.

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What does it mean to infer meaning from context?

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To infer meaning from context means to deduce or conclude information based on the surrounding text or situation.