Reading Review (Passage: Dust)

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What is a context clue?

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A context clue is a word or phrase in a text that helps readers understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What type of context clue is used when a word is defined in the sentence?

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Definition context clue.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is the significance of evidence in a story?

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Evidence supports claims or ideas in a story, helping to illustrate themes or character motivations.

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What does 'rising action' refer to in a story?

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Rising action is the series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What does 'exposition' mean in literature?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, such as setting, characters, and events.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What is the purpose of a resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is the Dust Bowl?

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The Dust Bowl was a period of severe dust storms in the 1930s that greatly damaged the ecology and agriculture of the American prairies.