Language Arts Mastery

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What is the definition of 'allegory'?

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A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To summarize the main point or claim of the paper.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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Betty Botter bought some butter, but, she said, the butter’s bitter; if I put it in my batter it will make my batter bitter, but a bit of better butter will make my batter better.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia?

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Boom!

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How should a dialogue tag be formatted in a sentence?

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Place the dialogue tag before or after the spoken words, separated by a comma.

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What is the definition of 'imagery'?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.

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What is the function of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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To state the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

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To summarize the main points and provide a final perspective on the topic.