4.1 NYS ELA Testing Vocab

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What is the central idea of a text?

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A statement that gives the big, most important idea of the entire text.

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What does the word 'emphasize' mean?

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Calls attention to.

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What is the 'mood' of a piece of writing?

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The feelings evoked in the reader.

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What is an 'anecdote'?

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A little story to illustrate an author's point.

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What does the term 'impact' refer to in a text?

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The author's purpose and how it affected the text.

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What is the definition of 'theme'?

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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What does 'tone' refer to in writing?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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

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What is the purpose of a 'summary'?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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What does 'context' mean in literature?

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The circumstances or background information surrounding a text.