ELA Review

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What is rising action in a story?

Back

Events that build tension and lead to the climax.

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What is the central idea of a text?

Back

The main focus; made up of the topic and key details.

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What does it mean to cite evidence?

Back

To use a direct quote to support a claim.

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Which word best completes the sentence: 'I will __________ eat it plain, but once in a while I will eat it with salt just for fun.'

Back

usually

Front

Which of the following sentences is written correctly?

Back

I don't think my dad's hat will fit me.

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What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

Back

To introduce the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

The underlying message or main idea of a story.

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What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?

Back

First-person uses 'I' or 'we'; third-person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is a metaphor?

Back

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