ELA TEST PREP

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

Back

To create mental images of the scenes and characters described in the text.

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What does it mean to infer?

Back

To make an educated guess based on evidence and reasoning.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

Back

To study each part and pay attention to details.

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Imagery

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a character in literature?

Back

A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is suspense in a story?

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A feeling of excitement or anxiety about what will happen next in a scene.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the important idea or lesson that is repeated throughout a text.

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What is conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.