ELA Review

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits or qualities.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, or how other characters perceive them.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought, often missing a subject or a verb.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the central idea of a text.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What is an argument in writing?

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An argument is a statement or claim about a debatable topic that is supported by evidence and reasoning.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay and outlines the writer's stance on the topic.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea that the author explores through the narrative.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.