NWEA READING III/IV

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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 does it mean to Infer (make an inference)?

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When you use the clues (evidence) the author gives you background knowledge to figure out what is happening.

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What can context clues help you determine?

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Meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What assumption is underlying the paragraph about computers?

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Everyone should use and appreciate computers.

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What is the last page of chapter 2?

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61.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What are synonyms?

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Words that have similar meanings.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or the big idea of a story.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.