7th Grade RLA Vocabulary

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Main Idea

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The most important point the author makes.

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Supporting Detail

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A fact or example that explains or proves the main idea.

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Inference

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A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning.

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Theme

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The underlying message or central idea in a text.

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Summary

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A brief statement of the main points.

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Context Clues

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Words or phrases around an unfamiliar word that help define it.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject.

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Mood

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The feeling or atmosphere created by a text.

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story.

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Setting

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The time and place of the story.