ELA State Test Prep Terms

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What does 'context clues' mean?

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Hints or information in the surrounding text to help understand the meaning of a word or phrase.

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What is 'text structure'?

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It helps students understand how to analyze and comprehend different types of texts.

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What does 'cite textual evidence' mean?

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Providing specific quotes or examples from the text to support analysis or answer.

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What does 'summarize' mean?

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To focus on the key details.

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What is the 'main idea'?

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The central point or theme of a passage or text.

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What are 'literary devices'?

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Techniques used by authors to create effects in their writing, such as metaphors, similes, and personification.

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What does 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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What is 'characterization'?

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The process by which an author reveals the personality of a character.

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What does 'point of view' mean?

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The perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person or third-person.

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What is 'figurative language'?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.