Smarter Balanced Vocab. 1

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What is Ms. Davalo's favorite color?

Back

Purple

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What is dialogue in a story?

Back

Conversations between characters

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What is a flashback in a story?

Back

A sudden look back at an earlier event

Front

Which of the following is an example of grammar?

Back

Correctly using punctuation marks

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What is the main idea of the following passage? "Rainforests are home to many unique plants and animals. They provide oxygen and help regulate the Earth's climate. Unfortunately, they are being destroyed at an alarming rate, which harms the environment."

Back

Rainforests are important for the Earth and are being destroyed.

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central topic or idea explored in a text.

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What is a metaphor?

Back

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a story?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.