Mr. Sukut SBAC Relevant Vocabulary Review 6th Grade Part 1

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What is a plot diagram?

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A plot diagram is a visual representation of the structure of a story, showing the main events in the order they occur, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What does 'audience' mean in literature?

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The audience refers to the group of readers or viewers that the author intends to reach with their writing.

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What is an excerpt?

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An excerpt is a short part taken from a larger text, such as a book, article, or essay.

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What is evidence in writing?

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Evidence refers to the facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim or argument in writing.

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What are the main parts of a plot?

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The main parts of a plot include the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot and creates tension.

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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, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What does 'bibliography' mean?

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A bibliography is a list of sources or references used in a piece of writing, typically found at the end of a document.

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What is the purpose of taking notes on research sources?

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Taking notes on research sources helps to organize information, summarize key points, and provide evidence for claims in writing.

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What is the difference between a review and an excerpt?

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A review is an evaluation or critique of a text, while an excerpt is a portion of the text itself.