NWEA RLA RIT 221-230

Front

What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

Back

To examine the similarities and differences between two or more items.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a reflexive pronoun?

Back

A pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence, often ending in '-self' or '-selves'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

What is an intensive pronoun?

Back

A pronoun that emphasizes a noun or another pronoun, also ending in '-self' or '-selves'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Front

What does 'redundant' mean in writing?

Back

Unnecessary repetition of words or ideas that can be removed without changing the meaning.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

What is a sequence in writing?

Back

The order in which events or ideas are presented.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

What does 'cause and effect' refer to?

Back

A relationship where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What does 'problem and solution' mean?

Back

A structure in writing that presents a challenge and then offers a way to resolve it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Front

What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

Back

To highlight the differences and similarities to better understand the items being compared.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the significance of the word 'unexpected' in a sentence?

Back

It indicates something that is surprising or not anticipated.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4