ELA FSA Review

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The way an author decides to organize ideas in a text in order to develop a topic is called___________.

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text structure

Front

Grouped lines in a poem is called a...

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stanza

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An __________ states an author’s position about a topic and tries to get readers to agree with it.

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opinion

Front

“He is a bear of a man.” is an example of what kind of figurative language? _______.

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metaphor

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The central idea or main idea is backed up by ________ details.

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supporting

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What is the purpose of an author's purpose?

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To inform, entertain, or persuade the reader.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Define imagery in literature.

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact can be proven true or false; an opinion is a personal belief.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human things.