ELA Midterm

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive essay?

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To convince the reader to agree with the author's opinion.

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Which text structure is used when a text explains the reasons why something happened?

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Cause and effect.

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What type of conflict is a character facing when they struggle with their own emotions?

Back

Man vs. Self.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a story or text?

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The reason an author writes a story or text.

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central message or lesson of a story.

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What is a main idea?

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The primary point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the text.

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What is a narrative?

Back

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.