ELA Terms To Know

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What are character traits?

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The physical features and personalities of the characters.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The events or action of the story.

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What is the central idea/main idea of a text?

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The 'big idea' that the author wants to communicate.

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What is the climax of a story?

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When the character has a final battle and either succeeds or fails in their quest.

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What does 'text evidence' mean?

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A quote (or paraphrase) from the text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or the main idea of a literary work.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is a narrative?

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