9th Grade ELA Milestone Review

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message the author wants to convey.

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What is a synonym for "happy"?

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Joyful.

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Identify the verb in the sentence: "The cat slept on the mat."

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Slept.

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What is the role of a conjunction in a sentence?

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To connect words or groups of words.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is an example of an alliteration?

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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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 makes a direct comparison.

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What is the definition of a noun?

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A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.