ELA review

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What does 'vanity' mean?

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Excessive pride in one's own appearance.

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What is the author's purpose when they aim to inform?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What does 'bibliomaniac' mean?

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Extreme obsession with collecting books.

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How can you distinguish between characters in a story?

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By comparing and contrasting their traits and actions.

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What does 'enamored' mean?

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Filled with a feeling of love.

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What is a context clue?

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Hints or information in the text that help define a difficult word.

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What are the three main purposes of writing?

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To inform, persuade, and entertain.

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

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To identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is a main idea?

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The central point or message of a text.

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What is a problem and solution text structure?

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A way of organizing a text that presents a problem and discusses solutions.