G9 Against All Odds Unit Review

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false, such as 'The Earth revolves around the Sun.'

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What is personification?

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A type of figurative language where human qualities are attributed to non-human things, e.g., 'The sun smiled down on us.'

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What is theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a text.

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What makes a good claim in an argumentative text?

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A statement that presents a clear position supported by reasoning, e.g., 'Homework is important for all students to support learning in the classroom.'

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How can you identify a character's feelings in a text?

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Look for descriptive details about their actions or physical state, e.g., 'Jack’s eyes were droopy and his eyelids felt really heavy.'

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, e.g., 'She sells sea shells.'

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view or argument.

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What is a logical conclusion?

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A reasoned judgment based on evidence presented in the text.