ELA Review

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile is like the sun.'

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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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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the central message or lesson that the author wants the reader to learn from the story.

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Which sentence is written correctly? 'Who wants the last piece of apple pie?' asked grandma.

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This sentence is correct because it uses proper punctuation and capitalization.

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What does theme add to a story?

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Theme adds an important message to a story, helping readers understand the deeper meaning.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

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What is a thesis?

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A thesis is a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.