ELA, 12-6-24

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to be surprised'?

Back

startled

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'a person who is simple or foolish'?

Back

simpleton

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What is the meaning of the word 'caviar'?

Back

Fish eggs - a rare food considered a special treat.

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What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her hair was white like snow.'

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What is a stanza break?

Back

A blank space dividing two stanzas from each other.

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What is the definition of alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is an excerpt?

Back

A short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of writing.

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What does the term 'line' refer to in poetry?

Back

A single row of words in a poem.

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What is a paragraph?

Back

A distinct section of writing that deals with a particular point or idea.

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What is the purpose of a stanza in poetry?

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To group lines of verse together, often to convey a specific idea or theme.