6th Grade Reading Review

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What is the author's CLAIM in a text?

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The author's claim is the main point or argument that they are trying to make in their writing.

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What is a RHETORICAL DEVICE?

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A rhetorical device is a technique used by writers to persuade or create an effect in their writing.

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What is an IDIOM?

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An idiom is a phrase that means something different from its literal meaning.

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What does WORKS CITED refer to in a text?

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Works Cited is another term for a reference list, which includes all the sources used in a piece of writing.

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What is the CLIMAX of a story?

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The climax is the turning point in a story where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect, not requiring an answer.

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What is repetition in writing?

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Repetition is a rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases for emphasis.

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What is overgeneralization?

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Overgeneralization is a logical fallacy where a conclusion is drawn from insufficient evidence.

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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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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.