LMS 6ELA Comprehensive Study Guide

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary is a brief statement that presents the main ideas of a text without personal opinions or interpretations.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence is a statement that provides information and ends with a period.

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What is the denotation of a word?

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The denotation of a word is its literal or primary meaning.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning.

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What point of view uses 'you' and gives instructions?

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The second person point of view uses 'you' and is often used for giving instructions.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to condense a text to its main points, making it easier to understand.

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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.