ELA Review

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What is hyperbole?

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An obvious exaggeration to make a point or add excitement.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of two or more of the same beginning consonant sound close together.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The message the author is sending.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What does 'recall' mean?

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To remember or bring back to mind.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.

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What is consonance?

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The repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity within a sentence or phrase.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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What is the main problem in a story called?

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The conflict.