ELA Review

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Life is like a box of chocolates.'

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Who is Johnny in The Outsiders?

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Johnny is a character in The Outsiders who dies in the story.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. In 'Eduardo's birthday is today,' the subject is 'Eduardo.'

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What genre is characterized by adventurous themes and exciting plots?

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Adventure is a genre that involves exciting journeys and experiences.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that does not express a complete thought.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or the big idea of a story, often reflecting on human nature or society.