ELA Review

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

Back

Plot

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Why are supporting details important when finding the central idea?

Back

They support that your central idea is true.

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What inference can be made from the statement about Turner grabbing his umbrella?

Back

Turner had heard a weather forecast that predicted rain.

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What is a counterclaim?

Back

A counterclaim is an argument that opposes the main claim.

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What is a run-on sentence?

Back

When 2 or more independent clauses are connected incorrectly.

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What is the purpose of exposition in a story?

Back

To introduce background information, characters, and setting.

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What is the climax of a story?

Back

The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is the central idea of a text?

Back

The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or the big idea of a story.

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.