SC Ready Test Prep 1

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account of an event, such as a diary entry, interview, or photograph.

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What is the correct way to punctuate dialogue?

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The correct way is: Jimmy shouted, “See you at the game!”

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What does 'Author's Purpose' mean?

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Author's Purpose refers to the reason an author writes a text, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What is 'Tone' in writing?

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Tone is the writer’s attitude towards the subject they are writing about, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is a descriptive text structure?

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Descriptive text structure provides details about a person, place, thing, or idea, often using sensory details.

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What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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What does 'PIE' stand for in Author's Purpose?

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PIE stands for Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What is the meaning of 'Mood' in literature?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere of a piece of writing, which evokes feelings in the reader.

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What is 'Text Structure'?

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Text Structure refers to how information is organized in a text, such as chronological, cause and effect, or problem-solution.

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What is an example of a cause and effect text structure?

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An example is explaining how a drought causes crop failure.