ELA review

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point of a piece of writing.

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What are supporting details?

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Details from the text that develop the main idea.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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To introduce the main idea of a paragraph.

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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 theme in literature?

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The underlying message or lesson of a story.

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What is a character in a story?

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

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is a conclusion in writing?

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The final part that summarizes the main points and provides closure.