Salinas ELAR Midterm 2024

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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, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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What punctuation mark goes at the end of a question?

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A question mark (?) is used at the end of a question.

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What is a hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!'.

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What are key words that indicate sequence?

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Key words that indicate sequence include: first, next, then, last.

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What is the purpose of using punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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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 in a piece of writing.

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What is an example of personification?

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Personification is giving human traits to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay and guides the direction of the writing.