ELA 7

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Example: 'jumped' in 'The big, fluffy dog jumped over the fence.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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

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What is a complete claim?

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A complete claim is a statement that presents a clear argument or theme supported by evidence. Example: 'In the novel Crash by Jerry Spinelli, the theme is friendship can change a person as shown through Crash and Penn's interactions.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or ideas. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly.' Example: 'quickly' in 'The family gathered quickly around the table.'

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Example: 'dog' in 'The big, fluffy dog jumped over the fence.'

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a literary work. It often reflects on human experiences or moral lessons.

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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 by stating one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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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 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work. They can be protagonists, antagonists, or supporting characters.