SC READY ELA TEST PREP

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as 'Melting in my mouth.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas, like 'The tide gurgled and burped.'

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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 'like' or 'as,' such as 'protecting her like a fierce soldier.'

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word, like 'consent' for 'permission.'

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Why are headings important in passages?

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Headings are important because they indicate a new topic introduced to the reader.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a logical guess based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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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 to the reader.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson that can be derived from a story or text.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story or narrative.