LANGUAGE ARTS FLASHCARD

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same initial consonant sound is repeated in a series of words, such as in 'Powerful pandas punch parrots.'

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What does 'compare/contrast' mean in writing?

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'Compare/contrast' is a text structure that discusses the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the difference between 'too' and 'two'?

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'Too' means excessively or also, while 'two' is the number 2.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where a story occurs.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', such as 'as brave as a lion.'

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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', such as 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or point of a piece of writing, guiding the reader on what to expect.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.