ELAR Mid-Term

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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'. For example, 'The rain falls like the sun.'

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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Who are the characters in a story?

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Characters are the people, animals, or beings that help to shape the plot of the story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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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 'buzz' or 'bang'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', for example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The falling action is the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot.