Key Ideas in Various Texts

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What is the main idea of a passage?

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The central point or message the author wants to convey.

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Identify the term used for the time and place in which a story occurs.

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Setting.

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Which of the following is an example of a non-fiction genre?

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Biography.

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Which of the following is a genre of literature?

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Fiction.

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What is the purpose of a simile in a text?

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To provide a direct comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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Define 'character' in a story.

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.

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What is the definition of 'plot'?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What does 'tone' refer to in a text?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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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'.