Details or quotes from the text that support your answer or claim.
text evidence
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trap
No points!
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magnet
Take 10 points!
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gift
Win 25 points!
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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25
The author directly states what a character is like
direct characterization
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10
Words or phrases around an unfamiliar word that help you figure out its meaning
context clues
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15
The most important point or message an informational text is mainly about.
central idea
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5
The person or voice telling the story
narrator
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lifesaver
Give 20 points!
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fairy
Take points!
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fairy
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banana
Go to last place!
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25
The character or force that opposes the protagonist
antagonist
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thief
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fairy
Take points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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thief
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10
The universal message the author wants readers to learn
theme
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The emotional or implied meaning of a word
connotation
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lifesaver
Give 25 points!
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seesaw
Swap points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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baam
Lose 20 points!
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25
The main character or hero in a story
protagonist
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25
The author shows a characterโs traits through actions, words, thoughts, and how others respond. (STEAL: Speech, Thoughts, Effects on others, Actions, Looks)