ELA Review

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz' or 'bang.'

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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What does it mean to cite evidence?

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To cite evidence means to use a direct quote or specific example to support a claim or argument.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period. For example, 'The sky is blue.'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

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What is an exclamatory sentence?

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An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion and ends with an exclamation mark. For 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

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What does tone refer to in writing?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude towards the subject or audience, 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

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What is the difference between 'your' and 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive pronoun, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are.'

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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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 and guides the direction of the writing.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a story that tells about a series of events, often including characters, a setting, and a plot.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10