Semester Exam Review

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What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?

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What the text is MOSTLY about.

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True or False: The central idea is directly tied to the author's main point or argument.

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True

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What is the term for the author's method of structuring a text?

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Text Structure

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When reading, what is the second question you need to ask yourself?

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What does the author want me to know about the topic?

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When reading, what is the first question you need to ask yourself?

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What is the text about?

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What is the definition of 'Theme' in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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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 'Foreshadowing'?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is 'Flashback' in literature?

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A scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current point in the story.

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What is the purpose of a 'Summary'?

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