ELA 6 MIDTERM

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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, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is the purpose of ending a personal narrative with a reflection?

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Ending a personal narrative with a reflection reveals what the narrator learned or felt, providing insight into their experience.

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What does the word 'tension' mean in the context of a story?

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In a story, 'tension' refers to stress or anxiety, creating a feeling of suspense or unease.

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What is point of view in literature?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how the reader perceives the narrative.

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What is a predicate nominative?

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A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject. For example, in 'She is a doctor', 'doctor' is the predicate nominative.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the narrative.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs, providing context for the characters and events.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is a character or force in conflict with the main character (protagonist), often creating obstacles for them.

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What is dialogue in literature?

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Dialogue is the written conversational exchange between characters in a story, revealing their thoughts, feelings, and relationships.