ELA Test Prep

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What is a theme?

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The message or lesson the author is trying to tell you.

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What is a conclusion?

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A statement that shows how the supporting details support the main idea.

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What is chronological order?

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Events in order of time.

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What is alliteration?

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When three or more words in a row begin with the same letter. Ex: Sally Sells Seashells.

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What does it mean to compare?

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To show how things are the same.

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What is a main idea?

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The central point or message of a text.

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What are supporting details?

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Facts or examples that help explain or prove the main idea.

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What is a character?

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A person, animal, or figure in a story.

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What is a setting?

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The time and place where a story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events in a story.