6th Grade ELA -- Test 10.6

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a type of figurative language that involves extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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'They're' is a contraction of 'they are'.

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial sound in closely connected words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, like 'buzz' or 'screech'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' indicates possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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Can you give an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is the effect of using hyperbole in writing?

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Hyperbole creates emphasis and can make descriptions more dramatic or humorous.