LMS 6ELA Comprehensive Study Guide

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a figure of speech where the same sound occurs at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Example: 'Let us go forth and lead the land we love.'

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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 by stating that one is the other. Example: 'She is a rock in the community.'

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What text structure describes a topic by listing and explaining characteristics, features, attributes, and examples?

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The definition/description text structure.

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What point of view is used in the sentence: 'Our dog is very cute and fluffy and he always wants to play.'?

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First person point of view.

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Which pronoun is possessive?

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The pronoun 'ours' is possessive.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'buzz', 'bang', 'sizzle'.

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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'. Example: 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. Example: A dove often symbolizes peace.

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person uses 'I' or 'we', while third person uses 'he', 'she', 'they', or 'it'.