SOL Review - Nonfiction

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.

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What does summarize mean?

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To summarize means to take the main idea and key details from a text and write them in your own words.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of terms and their definitions found at the end of a book, often used to explain specific words used in the text.

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What is the difference between frogs and toads?

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Frogs have a slimy, thin body, while toads have wide bodies with short legs.

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What is a comparison?

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A comparison is when you look at two or more things to find similarities.

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What is a contrast?

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A contrast is when you look at two or more things to find differences.

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What is a mammal?

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A mammal is a type of animal that has fur or hair and usually gives birth to live young.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to communicate.

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What is an example of an informational text?

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An example of an informational text is a science textbook or a news article.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To paraphrase means to restate someone else's ideas in your own words.