4th Grade ELA Review

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or').

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Texas is an example of a proper noun.

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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'.

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How is a story told in third person point of view?

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The narrator is just observing the character and uses words like 'they'.

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What punctuation is used to indicate direct speech?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list, to indicate a pause, or to separate clauses.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor does not.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is the role of a narrator in a story?

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The narrator tells the story and can provide insight into the characters and events.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.