ELA State Test Prep

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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The author's most important idea.

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What does the term 'author's purpose' mean?

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The reason why the author wrote the text.

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What does 'explain' mean in the context of a text?

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To make clear or understandable to others.

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What does 'support' mean when answering a question about a text?

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To back up your answer with proof or evidence.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What is the tone of a passage?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is vocabulary in the context of reading?

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The set of words known and used by a person.

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What is a detail in a passage?

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A specific piece of information that supports the main idea.

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What does it mean to determine the main idea?

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To identify the most important point or message in a text.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or lesson conveyed by the text.