SBAC Review

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What words indicate that a passage is structured in compare and contrast?

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different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as

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What does author's purpose mean?

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The reason an author writes something, such as to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The beginning of the story - who are the characters and where does the story take place?

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What pronouns describe the first person point of view?

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I, we, and my.

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What is the correct order of plot sequence?

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exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

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What is a narrative text?

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A narrative text tells a story, often including characters, a setting, and a plot.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most dramatic moment in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in a text?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and provides closure to the topic.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a logical guess based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that the author conveys through the story.