GCS ELA 8 Benchmark Terms

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What does it mean to "engage" someone?

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To get someone's attention.

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What is another word/phrase you could substitute for "sufficient"?

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Enough.

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What is a "hypothesis"?

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A guess based on evidence.

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What is the "author's point of view"?

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The perspective the author sees from.

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What does it mean to "indicate" something?

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To "point out" something.

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What is the definition of "perspective"?

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A particular attitude or way of regarding something.

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What does "analyze" mean?

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To examine something in detail to understand it better.

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What is a "theme" in literature?

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The central topic or idea explored in a text.

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What does it mean to "summarize"?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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What is the meaning of "context"?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea.