3rd gr CAASPP ELA Vocabulary List 2

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What is the 'purpose for writing'?

Back

To inform the reader about something, to persuade the reader to do something, or to entertain the reader. It can be all of the above.

Front

What is an 'illustration'?

Back

A picture or diagram that helps explain something.

Front

What does the word 'audience' mean?

Back

The group of people who a book or article was written for.

Front

What is a 'quotation'?

Back

Evidence taken directly from a book, article, or speech.

Front

What does it mean to 'capitalize'?

Back

To use an uppercase letter at the beginning of a word.

Front

What is a 'genre'?

Back

A category of literature, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or drama.

Front

What is a 'theme'?

Back

The main idea or underlying message in a story.

Front

What is a 'character'?

Back

A person, animal, or figure in a story.

Front

What is a 'setting'?

Back

The time and place where a story occurs.

Front

What is a 'plot'?

Back

The sequence of events that make up a story.