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 'meticulous' mean in the context of planning?

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Precise

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

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The character is kind and generous.

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What is a negative connotation for the word 'old'?

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Dusty

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What does the phrase 'his heart sank' imply?

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He felt very sad.

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What is the meaning of 'connotation'?

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The implied or associated meaning of a word.

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What does 'literal' mean in literature?

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Taking words in their most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration.

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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 does 'context' refer to in reading comprehension?

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a word, phrase, or text that help determine its meaning.

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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a story.