Language Arts 1 Semester 1 Exam Review

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What does denotation mean?

Back

Denotation refers to the dictionary definition of a word.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is the series of events that occur in a fictional story called?

Back

The series of events in a fictional story is known as the plot.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

Which rhetorical appeal is associated with emotion?

Back

The rhetorical appeal that appeals to emotion is called pathos.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What does it mean if a theme is described as implicit?

Back

An implicit theme is one that is suggested or implied rather than directly stated.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is a dangling modifier?

Back

A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations of that word.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What are the main components of a plot?

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The main components of a plot include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What is the purpose of a theme in literature?

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The theme in literature conveys the underlying message or central idea of the work.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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How can you identify a rhetorical appeal in a text?

Back

You can identify a rhetorical appeal by analyzing how the author attempts to persuade the audience through ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), or logos (logic).

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is an example of a theme that is explicitly stated?

Back

An explicitly stated theme is one that is clearly articulated by the author, such as 'love conquers all'.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2