6th Grade ELA FAST Prep 1

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What does the word 'elderly' mean?

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Old

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What does it mean if a character has a 'heart of gold'?

Back

The character is kind and generous.

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What does 'benevolent' most likely mean?

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Kind

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What does it mean to analyze characterization in a text?

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To examine how the author builds and develops characters.

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What is an example of a theme in a story?

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A character learns a lesson about honesty after telling a lie.

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What is a synonym for 'benevolent'?

Back

Kind-hearted

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What does it mean to infer in reading?

Back

To make an educated guess based on context clues.

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What is the definition of 'characterization'?

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The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

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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 theme in literature?

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To convey a central message or insight about life.