5th grade Reading Review

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To infer, a reader must

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use background knowledge + text clues to find the answer.

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The mood created by the poet is called

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tone.

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The Latin root 'struct' means

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Build.

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A compare and contrast pattern in a passage shows how

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something is alike and different.

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The prefix 'sub' means

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Below.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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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 conclusion in a text?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure.

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What is an author's purpose?

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The reason why the author wrote the text (to inform, entertain, persuade, etc.).