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ELA Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| explicit | precise and clearly expressed |
| idiom | commonly understood usage of language |
| proverb | a short saying that gives wisdom or truth |
| simile | a comparison statement that use "like" or "as" |
| summarize | to retell something using just main points |
| plot | the events in the beginning, middle, and end of a story |
| metaphor | figure of speech equating two things |
| point of view | the position from which a story is told |
| adage | a piece of wisdom expressed in a saying |
| inference | conclusion reached on the basis of evidence |
| theme | a central idea or message in a piece of writing or other piece of work |