CAASPP ELA Vocabulary 5th Gr List 2

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What does it mean to 'make an inference'?

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To work out that something is true on the basis of information that you already have.

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What does the term 'author' refer to?

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The person who wrote the material.

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What does the term 'source' refer to?

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A person, book, article, or website that provides information for a news story or for research.

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What does 'speaker' refer to?

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A person who is communicating, especially someone making a speech.

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What does 'imaginary' mean?

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Something that exists in someone's mind--not in real life.

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What is a 'narrative'?

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A story that is told or written.

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What does 'context' mean in reading?

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The circumstances or setting in which a piece of writing occurs.

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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The main idea or underlying message of a story.

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What does 'audience' refer to in writing?

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The group of people who are intended to read or listen to a piece of writing.

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What is a 'genre'?

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A category of literature or art characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.