ELA MIDTERM Review

Front

What can you infer if a character feels sick right before an important event?

Back

The character might be nervous about the event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is the term for an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally?

Back

Hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

Which day of the week should be capitalized?

Back

Tuesday

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

Back

To state the main point or argument that you intend to make in your essay.

Front

Which conjunction would you use to combine these sentences: 'I wanted to play outside.' and 'My mom said I have to do my homework first.'?

Back

But

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

What is an idiom?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Front

What does alliteration mean?

Back

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is a supporting detail in writing?

Back

Information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6