ELA 2 EOC Reading Review

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is a simile?

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A simile compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What does 'setting' refer to in literature?

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Setting refers to the place and time in which a literary work takes place.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the purpose of subheadings in non-fiction texts?

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Subheadings inform the reader about what they are going to read about in each section.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

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How can tone be described in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, which can be humorous, sarcastic, passionate, etc.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea that runs throughout a literary work.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay or paper.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3