NWEA Reading Practice

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What is a Footnote?

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A note with added information that is placed below the text on a printed page.

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To understand the meaning of unknown words or phrases.

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What is a Figure of speech?

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A phrase or expression that uses words in an interesting way rather than in a plain or literal way.

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What lesson can be learned from Dolores Huerta's life?

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Speak up and act when you see injustice around you.

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What is a Climax?

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The turning point of the story. Often the most exciting and important part of a story, play, or movie that occurs usually near the end.

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What is a Theme in literature?

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The main idea or underlying meaning of a story.

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What is a Character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a Setting in literature?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is a Plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a Protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.