7th Grade RL 7.9 Academic Terms Feb 18-21

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What does it mean to compare two texts?

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To look for similarities between them

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What does it mean to contrast two texts?

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To look for differences between them

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Genre

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The category of literature a text belongs to

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What is a "portrayal" in literature?

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A detailed representation of a character, time, or place

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What is a "topic" in literature?

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The main idea or subject of a text

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Which of the following is an example of a "historical fact"? A story about a time traveler who meets Abraham Lincoln, A textbook stating that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, A novel about a fictional war, A poem about an imaginary king

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A textbook stating that the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776

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nonfiction

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A type of writing based on real events and facts

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What is a "time period" in literature?

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A specific historical era in which a story takes place

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What does "character" mean in literature?

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A person or figure in a story

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What is the main subject or idea of a text called?

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The main subject or idea of a text