State Test Vocabulary Review

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What does 'inference' mean in reading comprehension?

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Inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

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What is the definition of 'point of view' in literature?

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Point of view is the perspective from which the story is told or who is telling the story.

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What is 'third person limited' point of view?

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Third person limited point of view is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message in a story, often a lesson or moral.

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Which of the following is NOT a theme: 'Treat others the way you want to be treated.' or 'The little boy lied to his mother.'?

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'The little boy lied to his mother.' is NOT a theme.

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What is the author's purpose when they write to inform?

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The author's purpose to inform is to provide facts or information to the reader.

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What does it mean to 'persuade' in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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What is an example of an author's purpose to entertain?

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An example of an author's purpose to entertain is writing a fictional story that is enjoyable to read.

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What is the difference between 'third person omniscient' and 'third person limited'?

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Third person omniscient knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters, while third person limited knows only one.

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What does 'directly stated' mean in reading comprehension?

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Directly stated means that the information is explicitly mentioned in the text.