ELA CA Semester 1 Review

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What does it mean when someone is rushing?

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To hurry or move quickly, often because of a time constraint or urgency.

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What is a synonym for 'fast'?

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Quick.

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What is the purpose of a cause and effect relationship?

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To show how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What does it mean to rhyme?

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When two or more words have the same ending sound.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a conjunction?

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A word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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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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What does it mean to compare and contrast?

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To identify similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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What is a metaphor?

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