6th Grade ELA Review

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things by saying one is the other.

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What words indicate a compare and contrast structure?

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Different from, similar to, on the other hand, compared with, as well as.

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What is the purpose of the word 'so' in a sentence?

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It indicates a cause-and-effect relationship.

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What is the definition of setting in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central message or lesson of a story.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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What does 'tone' refer to in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.