MS ELA 1st Sem Review

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What is a correctly written sentence?

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A correctly written sentence follows grammar rules, punctuation, and capitalization. Example: 'Yes, I would like another piece of pizza.'

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What is proper capitalization?

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Proper capitalization means capitalizing the first letter of a sentence and proper nouns. Example: 'Amy fell into Lake Superior when she was fishing with Darryl.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to non-human things. Example: 'The camera loves me!' means that photos of me are always good.

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How do you use commas correctly in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate elements in a sentence. Example: 'Tom, will you bring me the wrench?' uses commas to clarify the sentence.

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What is a protagonist?

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A protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing conflicts. Example: Harry Potter is a protagonist.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is a character who opposes the protagonist, creating conflict. Example: Voldemort is the antagonist in Harry Potter.

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What is the purpose of punctuation?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses in writing. Examples include periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted pizza, but I ordered pasta instead.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'