Academic Language (Challenge Work)

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What is the plot of a narrative?

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The plot is what happens in the narrative.

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What is the opposite of 'scarce'?

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Abundant.

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How can you fix this sentence: 'My father is tall my mother is short.'?

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My father is tall, and my mother is short.

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When I picture something in my mind, I _________ it.

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visualize.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that goes beyond the words’ literal meanings.

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What does 'visualize' mean?

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To picture something in your mind.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a story that tells about events and experiences.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What does 'context' mean in reading?

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Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a text.