Semester Review FAll 2024

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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 does SWBST stand for in reading comprehension?

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SWBST stands for Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then, a strategy used to summarize a story.

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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, like 'boom' or 'sizzle'.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting they are the same.

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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 a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used in poetry.

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What is the purpose of a conflict in a story?

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The conflict is the struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot and creates tension.

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What does 'Somebody' refer to in the SWBST strategy?

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'Somebody' refers to the main character or characters in the story.

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What does 'Wanted' refer to in the SWBST strategy?

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'Wanted' refers to what the main character desires or aims to achieve.