ELA State Test Practice

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Details that support an argument or claim

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Evidence: Information or facts that help to prove or support a statement or argument.

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Big picture ideas

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Broad: General concepts or themes that encompass a larger understanding.

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Smaller details within a bigger picture

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Specifics: Detailed elements that contribute to the overall understanding of a topic.

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Observing similarities and differences

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Compare & Contrast: A method of analyzing two or more subjects by looking at their similarities and differences.

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A viewpoint or opinion

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Claim: A statement that asserts something to be true, often requiring support or evidence.

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The main point or message of a text

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Central Idea: The primary concept or argument that the author wants to convey.

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The emotional feeling conveyed by a piece of writing

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Mood: The atmosphere or emotional setting created by the author's words.

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A brief retelling of the main points of a text

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Summary: A concise overview of the main ideas or events in a text.

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A statement that opposes the main argument

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Counterargument: An argument that presents opposing viewpoints to challenge the main claim.

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The sequence of events in a story

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Plot: The structured sequence of events that make up a narrative.