ELA

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, e.g., 'Life is a puzzle.'

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What is the correct format for writing an address?

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The correct format is: 55 Main St., New Canaan, CT 06840.

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What is the correct use of 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

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'They're' is a contraction for 'they are', 'their' shows possession, and 'there' refers to a place.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts, e.g., 'My refrigerator called to me.'

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What are the types of Author's Purpose?

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The main types are to Persuade, Inform, and Entertain. 'Invite' is not a recognized type.

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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', e.g., 'He is as tall as a tree.'

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, e.g., 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay, guiding the direction of the writing.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences.