Quiz 2 Flashcards
1
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Syllable
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Part of a word that has a vowel sound.
2
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Setting
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Where and when a story takes place
3
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Characters
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The people in the story. Their words, thoughts, and actions help move events forward.
4
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Plot
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The sequence of events that make up the beginning middle, and end of a story.
5
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Theme
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An important message about life or meaning that the author wants readers to understand.
6
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Thesis Statement
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Identifies the writer’s claim
7
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Reasons
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Why the writer believes their claim is true
8
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Evidence
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Facts and examples that support the reasons
9
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Conclusion
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Restates the writer’s claims and reasons
10
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Conflict
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The problem that the hero has to overcome.
11
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Climax
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The most interesting and exciting part of the book/movie.
12
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Resolution
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What happens after the climax.
