ELAR Midterm Review Part 1

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used in poetry and prose for effect. Example: 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action refers to the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is plot?

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Plot is the sequence of events in a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is a character or force in a story that opposes the main character, known as the protagonist.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is a context clue?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the difference between mood and tone?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere of a story, while tone reflects the author's attitude toward the subject.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What is a protagonist?

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A protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict that needs to be resolved.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is rising action?

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Rising action consists of the events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9