ELA Skills Assessment

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What is a characteristic feature of fairy tales?

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Fairy tales often include magical elements and creatures.

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What is the first step in the prewriting process for a report?

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Develop ideas and plan the structure of the report.

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Which sentence uses precise vocabulary and varied sentence structure to describe a stormy day?

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The fierce storm raged, with thunder booming and lightning flashing across the darkened sky.

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How can you identify first person point of view in writing?

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Look for pronouns like I, my, and we.

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How would you paraphrase the following sentence: 'The sun was setting behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley.'?

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The sun set behind the mountains, making the valley glow warmly.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or point of the essay.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to give a brief overview of its main ideas.

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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 states that one thing is another.

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What is the role of the setting in a story?

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The setting provides the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is an example of a theme in literature?

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Common themes include love, friendship, and the struggle between good and evil.