ELA MIDTERM Review

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized. For example, 'New York' and 'Jemima'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS). For example, 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is a line in poetry?

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A line in a poem is similar to a sentence in a paragraph; it is a single row of words that may or may not form a complete thought.

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Which words should not be capitalized?

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Common nouns, such as 'cookies', should not be capitalized unless they start a sentence.

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What does the 'o' in FANBOYS stand for?

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The 'o' in FANBOYS stands for 'or', which is a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing, such as periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal, such as 'and', 'but', 'or'.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation, such as metaphors and similes.