ELA Test Prep Vocab

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Infer

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Make a logical guess based on background knowledge and evidence from the text.

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Explain

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To make clear or understandable.

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Analyze

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Take a closer look, break down into parts.

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Details

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Sentences that support the main idea.

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Central Idea/Main Idea

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The author's most important idea/point.

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Context Clues

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Hints or information in the text that help you understand the meaning of a word.

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Summarize

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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Theme

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The underlying message or main idea of a story.

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Characterization

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The way an author reveals a character's personality.

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story.