6th ELA Final Review Cards

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central theme or point that the author is trying to convey throughout the text.

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What is the purpose of citing textual evidence when analyzing a text?

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To support your analysis by using specific details from the text that back up your ideas and inferences.

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How can you identify and explain an inference in a text?

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An inference is a conclusion you draw based on clues and details in the text. It is not explicitly stated but is suggested by the text.

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What is the difference between an objective summary and a detailed analysis?

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An objective summary is a brief, neutral description of the text, while a detailed analysis explains how specific details support the theme, characters, or plot.

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What does it mean to analyze how a character's responses contribute to the plot?

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It means examining how a character's actions, decisions, or changes affect the events or the development of the story.

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How do figurative and connotative meanings affect the tone of a text?

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Figurative language (like metaphors or similes) and connotative meanings of words influence how the text feels to the reader, creating a particular atmosphere or tone.

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How do sentence structure and chapter organization contribute to the development of a theme?

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The way sentences are structured or how chapters are organized helps emphasize the main ideas and the progression of the plot or theme.

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How can an author develop the point of view in a story?

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An author can use specific language, thoughts, and feelings of the narrator to show how they perceive the events, influencing the reader's understanding of the story.

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What is the difference between reading a text and viewing or listening to its audio or video version?

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The experience of reading involves creating mental images and using imagination, while audio and video versions can provide different interpretations through tone of voice, acting, and visual elements.

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How does comparing and contrasting different genres help you understand the theme?

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By comparing how different genres approach the same theme, you can see how different elements like structure, characters, or setting can impact the way the theme is presented.