ELA 8 CAASPP Vocab

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Context

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

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Stimulus

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A piece of information provided in a test that requires the test-taker to use it to answer a question.

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Synthesis

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The ability to combine information from different sources to create a new understanding or interpretation.

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Paraphrase

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To rephrase a sentence while keeping the same meaning.

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Comprehension

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The ability to understand and grasp the meaning of a passage.

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Composition

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The act of writing or creating a piece of work, often involving the organization of ideas.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Theme

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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Characterization

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The process by which the author reveals the personality and traits of a character.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.