6th Grade ELA Review

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another. For example, 'His heart was a block of ice.'

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What does foreshadowing mean in literature?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used by authors to give hints or clues about what might happen later in the story.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia?

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An example of onomatopoeia is the word 'buzz,' which imitates the sound made by bees.

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Choose the correct pronoun: When Tiffany went ice skating, ______ fell and twisted her ankle.

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The correct pronoun is 'she.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The cup danced joyfully across the table.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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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 a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is irony in literature?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a literary device that interrupts the chronological sequence of events to provide background or context to the current narrative.