6th Grade ELA Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is the function of a conjunction?

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To connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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What does 'Tone' mean in the context of ELA?

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The author's attitude or feelings toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through the language and style of the writing.

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What is the main difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

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What is the meaning of 'Point of View' in ELA?

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The perspective from which a story is told, including first-person, third-person limited, and third-person omniscient.

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Which type of pronoun refers to a specific person, group of people, or thing?

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Personal Pronoun.

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What is a noun?

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A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a verb?

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A word that expresses action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What is an adjective?

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A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

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What is an adverb?

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often ending in '-ly'.

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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'.