Middle School ELA Terms

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What does it mean to draw inferences from a text?

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To draw inferences means to look for clues in the text to understand deeper meanings or conclusions.

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What should you focus on when analyzing how characters interact?

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You should focus on what each character says to each other.

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What does it mean if a story is organized according to chronology?

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It means the story is told in a sequence of events, from beginning to end.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.