PSSA ELA Terms

An adage is:

• a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth

• a type of dance

• a mathematical equation

• a historical event

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

An adjective is a word that:

• describes a noun

• is a type of verb

• connects two sentences

• is a proper noun

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

An adjective clause is a type of dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun. Which of the following best describes an adjective clause?

• A clause that modifies a verb

• A clause that modifies a noun or pronoun

• A clause that modifies an adjective

• A clause that modifies an adverb

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

An adverb is a word that:

• describes a noun

• modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb

• connects clauses or sentences

• expresses a strong emotion

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CCSS.L.3.1A

An adverb clause is a group of words that function as an adverb. What does an adverb clause modify?

• A noun

• A verb

• An adjective

• A pronoun

What is alliteration?

• A literary device involving the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words.

• A type of metaphor used in poetry.

• A form of rhyme scheme in poetry.

• A narrative technique used in novels.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an allusion?

• A direct reference to a person, place, or event

• An indirect reference to a person, place, or event

• A detailed description of a person, place, or event

• A fictional story about a person, place, or event

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

An analogy is a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

• A type of fruit

• A mathematical equation

• A comparison between two things

• A historical event

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Analysis is the process of:

• breaking down complex information into simpler parts

• combining simple information into complex structures

• ignoring data to focus on intuition

• randomly guessing outcomes

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

An anecdote is a:

• short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• type of scientific experiment

• mathematical equation

• historical document