ELA TEST PREP

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What is an external conflict?

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An external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, or nature.

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What does it mean to compare?

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To compare means to look for similarities between two or more things.

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What does it mean to analyze?

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To analyze means to study each part of something carefully and pay attention to details.

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What is suspense in literature?

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Suspense is a feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next in a story.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, such as saying 'I told you 3,000 times!'

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What is a character's internal conflict?

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An internal conflict is a struggle within a character, often involving their own feelings or thoughts.

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What does it mean to visualize while reading?

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To visualize means to create mental images of the scenes, characters, and events described in a text.

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What is the central message of a story?

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The central message is the main idea or lesson that the author wants to convey through the story.

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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.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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