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Reading Test
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15
Literature
8th Grade
10/25/2010

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characterization
Definition
the way a writer reveals character
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direct characterization
Definition
a writer tells us directly about a character
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indirect characterization
Definition
a writer shows us the character in action
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motivation
Definition
what makes people behave the way they do
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inferences
Definition
conclusions we come to, based on information in the test and what we already know
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fugitives
Definition
people fleeing from danger
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incomprehensible
Definition
impossible to understand
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incentive
Definition
reason to do something or motivation
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dispel
Definition
scatter or drive away
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eloquence
Definition
ability to write or speak gracefully and convincingly
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biased
Definition
one-sided
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objective
Definition
balanced, all stories, both sides
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broad scope
Definition
covers many aspects of a topic
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limited scope
Definition
very few aspects of a topic
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context clues
Definition
hints to help you figure out the word's meanings
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