ELA OST Test Prep Level 2

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is evidence in a text?

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Evidence refers to credible sources such as statistics, quotes, and facts that support a claim.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The theme is the life lesson or message conveyed in a poem or story.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What are pronouns used in a firsthand account?

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Pronouns like I, me, and we are used in a firsthand account.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of a text.

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What is the difference between tone and mood in literature?

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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 a narrative?

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A narrative is a story that tells about events, experiences, or characters.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.