8th Grade ELA Terms Part 1

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What is the central idea of an informational text?

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The unifying concept within an informational text to which other elements and ideas relate; the main point of the text.

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What is textual evidence?

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Evidence found within a particular text used to support or explain conclusions, opinions, and/or assertions about the text.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is mood in literature?

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The feeling the reader gets when reading a text, often influenced by the author's word choice and style.

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What is an antagonist?

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The character in a text that works against the main character, often creating conflict.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.

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What is theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences.

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What is resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is exposition in literature?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters in a story.

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What is dialogue?

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The written conversational exchange between two or more characters in a literary work.