6th Grade Reading SOL Vocabulary

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What is the purpose of a table of contents in a book?

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To list the names of chapters and their starting pages.

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What does 'inference' refer to?

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A logical interpretation or educated guess based on prior knowledge and experience.

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What is the difference between a heading and a title?

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A heading is at the head of a page or section, while a title is the name of a book, composition, or other artistic work.

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What is an index?

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An alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed in the back of a book.

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What is a caption?

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A title or short description of a picture.

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What is a glossary?

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A list of terms and their definitions, usually found at the end of a book.

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What does 'context' mean in reading?

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The circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps to understand its meaning.

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What is a summary?

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A brief statement that presents the main points of a text.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a story.