Midterm

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What is the setting of a story?

Back

The setting of a story is the time and place in which the story occurs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

Back

Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere of a piece of writing, which can evoke feelings in the reader.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is a text structure?

Back

Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text, which helps readers understand the content.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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What is the purpose of a non-fiction book?

Back

The purpose of a non-fiction book is to inform, explain, or persuade the reader about real events, people, or concepts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Front

What is a main idea?

Back

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What does 'compare and contrast' mean?

Back

Compare and contrast is a text structure that examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What is an example of a mood that can be described as 'depressing'?

Back

A scene that depicts a stormy night with dark clouds and rain can create a depressing mood.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What are some common purposes of writing?

Back

Common purposes of writing include to inform, persuade, entertain, and explain.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

Back

Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

Back

If it rains (cause), then the ground gets wet (effect).

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3