ELA Vocabulary!

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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Evidence

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Words taken directly from the text to support an idea.

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Inference

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A conclusion made by combining evidence from the text with background knowledge.

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Theme

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The lesson or central message the author wants the reader to learn.

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Foreshadow

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Hints provided to assist readers in predicting what will happen next.

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Character Traits

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The qualities or characteristics that define a character in a story.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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Genre

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A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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Central Message

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The main idea or lesson conveyed by the author.

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Excerpt

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A short extract from a text.