ELA Review

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'She is 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 directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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Identify the difference between a simile and a metaphor.

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is the theme of a story?

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

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What does it mean to personify something?

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To personify means to give human qualities or characteristics to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text in a concise form.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine it closely to understand its meaning, structure, and elements.