Connotation & Denotation , Theme , Central Idea Review

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What is the literal, dictionary definition of a word?

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Denotation

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What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?

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Title, Headings, Pictures, All of these

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Which word correctly matches the following definition: The most important point the author makes?

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Central Idea

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True or False: A theme should be a statement, not just one word.

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TRUE

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What is the emotional and/or figurative meaning of a word?

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Connotation

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What is the term for the underlying message or lesson in a story?

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Theme

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning, while connotation includes the emotional or cultural associations.

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What is a central idea in a text?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How can context clues help in understanding a word's meaning?

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They provide hints or information surrounding the word that can clarify its meaning.

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What is an example of a theme in literature?

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Friendship, Love, Betrayal, or Courage.