Reading Across Genres/Vocabulary

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points or ideas of a text.

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What is the difference between a summary and a detailed description?

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A summary condenses the main ideas, while a detailed description provides extensive information about the subject.

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What does the term 'genre' refer to in literature?

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A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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What is the purpose of comparing two texts?

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To identify similarities and differences in themes, characters, and settings.

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What does the root word 'graph' mean?

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To write or draw.

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What does the suffix '-ful' indicate?

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It means 'full of' or 'characterized by'.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What does 'metaphor' mean?

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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 significance of context in understanding a text?

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Context provides background information that helps clarify the meaning and significance of the text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.