vocabulary
testing strategies
textual evidence and context clues
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what is simile

a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid

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what do you do when you are struggling 

take a deep breath and read your annotation

100

textual evidence

Textual evidence is evidence, gathered from the original source or other texts, that supports an argument or thesis. Such evidence can be found in the form of a quotation, paraphrased material, and descriptions of the text.

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what is a metaphor 

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

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what do you do when you are confused

reread the passage

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context clues

Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words. ... A reader must be aware that many words have several possible meanings.

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what is onomatopoeia 

the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

300

what do you do when your finish 

anything that isnt loud

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what are the difference between these 2

Context. To say that something is a piece of textual evidence is to call it a legitimate written fact. ... Contextual evidence however, is when you look at the relationships between the text and its setting and/or timing of when the textual evidence is presented.

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