8th RLA Reading Semester 1 Vocabulary

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What is the MAIN IDEA of a text?

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The MAIN IDEA is the central point or the most important concept that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What does the term 'Author's Purpose' refer to?

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Author's Purpose refers to the reason why an author writes a text, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What does SIGNIFICANT mean in a text?

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SIGNIFICANT means important or meaningful in the context of the text.

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What is the difference between THEME and MAIN IDEA?

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THEME is the underlying message or lesson of a text, while MAIN IDEA is what the text is mostly about.

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True or False: The MAIN IDEA is what the paragraph is mainly or mostly about.

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True.

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What is a CONTROLLING IDEA?

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A CONTROLLING IDEA is a specific aspect of the main idea that guides the direction of the text.

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What does it mean to PERSUADE in writing?

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To PERSUADE means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is the purpose of INFORMATIVE writing?

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The purpose of INFORMATIVE writing is to provide factual information and increase the reader's understanding of a topic.

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What is a MORAL in a story?

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A MORAL is a lesson that can be learned from a story, often related to ethics or values.

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What does the term THEME encompass in literature?

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THEME encompasses the central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.