CHECKPOINT REVIEW- Question Stems

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What is sensory language?

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Sensory language is descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to create vivid imagery in the reader's mind.

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Give an example of sensory language.

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"My feet were trudging in the thick, pasty mud. My feet felt heavy. Squelch. Sploosh. Squelch. Sploosh."

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the problem or struggle that the main character faces in a story.

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What does it mean to reflect the author's opinion?

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To reflect the author's opinion means to express the author's personal beliefs or feelings about a subject.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central message or moral of the story.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on facts and real events.

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What is an example of a theme?

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An example of a theme could be the importance of friendship or the struggle for identity.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's purpose.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create comparisons, enhance descriptions, and convey emotions in a more impactful way.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in a story.