Fall Semester Exam Review

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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, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What does the prefix '-im' mean?

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The prefix '-im' means 'not' or 'opposite of'. For example, 'immature' means 'not mature'.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is a controlling idea in a paragraph?

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A controlling idea is the main point or focus of a paragraph that guides the content and direction of the writing.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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What is the difference between 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' is a possessive pronoun, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, such as 'kick the bucket' meaning 'to die'.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the role of an informed voter in a democracy?

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An informed voter is someone who understands the issues, candidates, and implications of their vote, which is essential for a functioning democracy.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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What is the importance of context in understanding a text?

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Context provides background information and circumstances surrounding a text, which helps readers understand its meaning and significance.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5