ELA Review 1

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What is the correct pronoun to use in the sentence: 'Marcus and ___________ are neighbors, and we take the bus to school each day.'?

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I

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What is a synonym for 'central idea'?

Back

main idea

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What does 'author's purpose' refer to?

Back

The reason an author decides to write about a certain topic.

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In literature, what does 'THEME' mean?

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The message or lesson an author wants you to learn.

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How do dialogue and incidents help a story?

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They reveal character traits, propel the plot, and provoke decisions.

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What is the definition of 'point of view' in literature?

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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What is the difference between 'summary' and 'main idea'?

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A summary is a brief statement of the main points, while the main idea is the central concept of a text.

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What are the three types of author's purpose?

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To persuade, to inform, and to entertain.

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What is 'characterization' in literature?

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What does 'setting' refer to in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.