5th ELA Review

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central idea that the author wants to convey.

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How can you rewrite a sentence to make it clearer?

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By using precise language and structure, such as 'Henson traveled with Peary for 20 years.'

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What is a biography?

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A story about someone else's life.

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What does sequence mean in a story?

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The order in which events happen.

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What is metamorphosis?

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A change, such as the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a story.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is made-up stories, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is an author's purpose?

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The reason why an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure that takes part in the action of a literary work.