ELA Flashcard for TCAP Review

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What is an explanatory/expository essay?

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An essay used to explain or describe something, providing information and clarity on a topic.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other, e.g., 'the world is a stage'.

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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', e.g., 'cool as a cucumber'.

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What is mood in literature?

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The overall feeling or atmosphere of a text, created by the author's use of imagery and word choice.

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What must a summary include?

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Only the important details and facts of the text.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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To persuade the reader to accept a particular viewpoint or argument.

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood is the feeling the reader gets from the text.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or explain.