8A ELAR CBA 4 Review (TEKS-aligned)

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What is the most reliable source for a research paper on climate change?

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A government website like NASA or EPA.

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Define the word 'ambiguous'.

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Unclear.

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How can you improve sentence clarity?

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By providing specific details, e.g., 'There are many reasons why exercise benefits people, including better health and more energy.'

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Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: 'They enjoys soccer practice.'

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The correct form is 'They enjoy soccer practice.'

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What persuasive technique is used when a commercial features emotional music and smiling families?

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Appeal to emotion.

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What is a primary source in research?

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An original document or firsthand account, such as a diary or interview.

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What does 'plagiarism' mean?

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Using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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