6th Grade English Language Arts Terms

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What are synonyms?

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Words that have similar meanings.

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What is the purpose of a compare/contrast structure in writing?

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To discuss similarities and differences between people, places, or things.

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What does 'author's purpose' refer to?

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The reason an author creates a specific piece of work, which may be to educate, entertain, or persuade.

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What is the first person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of a character using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is bias in writing?

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The author's attitude, either positive or negative, toward a subject.

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What is an example of a synonym for 'happy'?

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Joyful.

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What are the three main purposes of writing?

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To inform, to entertain, and to persuade.

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How can you identify the author's purpose in a text?

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By analyzing the content, tone, and style of the writing.

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person uses 'I' or 'we', while third person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is an example of a compare/contrast essay topic?

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Comparing two different books or movies.