ELA Semester One Exam Review

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What is chronological order?

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A text structure that arranges events in the order they occur in time, often using dates.

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What does 'text structure' refer to in informational writing?

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The way information is organized in a text, which helps readers understand the content.

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What are similes?

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Comparisons of two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of compare and contrast text structure?

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To organize ideas to show similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the main purpose of informational/expository writing?

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To inform and persuade the audience about a specific topic.

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What is sequential order?

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A text structure that presents information in a specific sequence or order, often used in instructions.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is cause and effect text structure?

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A way of organizing information that shows the relationship between events, where one event causes another.

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What is a plot diagram?

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A visual representation of the structure of a story, including elements like exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.