Fall ELA 7 Final Flashcard

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What is the purpose of citing a source?

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To provide evidence or proof for an argument or statement.

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What is textual evidence?

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Information from a source used to support a claim or argument.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The main point the author is trying to convey within the writing.

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What describes how one event leads to another event?

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Cause.

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What is the term for when loose ends are tied up and questions are answered at the end of a story?

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Resolution.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported with evidence.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is a summary?

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

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What is the role of the protagonist in a story?

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The main character around whom the story revolves.