ELA Benchmark

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What does 'pays heed' mean?

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Notices

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What is an external conflict?

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An issue between a character and an outside force.

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What are the two main types of conflict?

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Internal and external.

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What is a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

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A statement that opposes the main argument.

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What is an example of sensory detail describing touch?

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Soft.

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What is the purpose of an expository essay?

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To explain or inform about a topic.

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What is the difference between internal and external conflict?

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Internal conflict is a struggle within a character, while external conflict is a struggle with outside forces.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What are sensory details?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes.