LMS 6ELA Comprehensive Study Guide

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What is a phobia?

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A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that leads to avoidance behavior.

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How can phobias develop over time?

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Phobias can develop through negative experiences, such as being stung by a bee, which can create a lasting fear of bees.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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Identify the structure: 'My mom came home from work, and she made cupcakes.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses.

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Identify the structure: 'She went to the show, and she got a t-shirt.'

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This is also a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses.

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period. For example, 'She's so lucky.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.