What is the primary skill being assessed when you are asked to cite textual evidence?

• Summarizing the main plot points of a story.

• Identifying the author's purpose in writing the text.

• Finding specific details in the text to support your conclusions.

• Understanding the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary.

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Determining the central idea of a text mainly involves:

• Identifying all the characters and their roles.

• Figuring out the most important point the author is making.

• Listing all the events that happen in chronological order.

• Analyzing the use of figurative language.

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Analyzing how a particular element of a story or drama interacts with others includes considering:

• The author's biography and other works.

• How the setting influences the characters' actions.

• The number of pages and chapters in the text.

• Whether the story is told in the first or third person.

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Understanding the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text requires you to consider:

• Only the dictionary definition of each word.

• The surrounding words and sentences for context.

• Whether the word is a noun, verb, or adjective.

• The length and complexity of the word.

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Understanding how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or scene fits into the overall structure of a text helps you to:

• Memorize the sequence of events more easily.

• Identify the main characters and their motivations.

• See how different parts contribute to the whole meaning.

• Determine the author's favorite literary devices.

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Determining an author's point of view or purpose in a text involves understanding:

• the physical location where the story takes place

• the author's attitude towards the subject and their goal in writing

• the number of characters the author introduces.

• • the font and layout of the text.

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Comparing and contrasting the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version involves considering:

• The cost of each format and its accessibility.

• How different mediums present information and evoke emotions.

• The length of time it takes to consume each version.

• The number of people involved in creating each version.

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Comparing and contrasting texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics requires you to:

• Focus only on the differences in plot and characters.

• Identify common ideas and how each text presents them.

• Determine which text is longer or more complex.

• Analyze the authors' backgrounds and writing styles.

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Which of the following is the BEST example of citing textual evidence to support the claim that a character is brave?

• The main character's name is Sarah.

• On page 32, it says, 'Despite the roaring fire and falling debris, she ran back into the building to save the trapped child.'

• I think Sarah is brave because she always tries her best.

• The story is about a girl who faces many challenges.

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In a story about a young boy who overcomes his fear of heights to rescue his cat from a tall tree, the theme is MOST likely:

• Cats often get stuck in trees.

• It is important to be careful when climbing.

• Courage can help you overcome your fears.

• Boys and their pets have strong bonds.

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