5th grade reading review

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its individual words. It is not literal.

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What does a first person account add to a story?

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A first person account adds thoughts, feelings, and ideas from the narrator's perspective.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What type of figurative language is this? 'Eyes on me'

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This is an idiom.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be learned from a story.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main points of a text.