ELA Review

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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To make an inference means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the sequence of events that make up a story called?

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Plot

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is a description of what the story is mostly about.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in the story.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces; it is the problem of the story.

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What is the exposition of a story?

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The exposition is the introduction of the story, where characters, setting, and the basic situation are presented.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often the turning point.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in the story.