Language Arts Midterm Review

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What is a Declarative sentence?

Back

A sentence that makes a statement or expresses an opinion. Example: 'I had to work late last night.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Front

What is an Imperative sentence?

Back

A sentence that gives a command or request. Example: 'Please close the door.'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Front

What is an Interrogative sentence?

Back

A sentence that asks a question. Example: 'What time is it?'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Front

What is an Exclamatory sentence?

Back

A sentence that expresses strong emotion. Example: 'What a beautiful day!'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Front

What is mood in poetry?

Back

The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is diction?

Back

The choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in writing.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is tone in poetry?

Back

The author's attitude toward the subject, which can be conveyed through word choice and style.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What is an allusion?

Back

A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, or literary significance.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is a claim in persuasive writing?

Back

The final sentence of the introductory paragraph that directly answers the prompt and states what you are trying to convince others of.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Front

What is justification in persuasive writing?

Back

The explanation or reasoning that supports the claim.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8