5th grade test prep review

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What does it mean to compare?

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To tell how things are the same.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The wolf slept next to her, protecting her like a fierce soldier.'

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What kind of setting creates a mood of loneliness?

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A setting that is empty, quiet, and has a gloomy atmosphere, such as 'The sky was gray that cool November afternoon in the empty playground.'

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What does it mean to contrast?

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To tell how things are different.

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Who is the narrator in a story?

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The person who tells the story. In the example, the narrator is a police officer.

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What are the five W's?

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Who, What, When, Where, Why - used to gather information.

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What is the purpose of a simile in writing?

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To create vivid imagery and make comparisons that enhance understanding.

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How can you identify the mood of a setting?

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By looking at descriptive words and phrases that evoke feelings.

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What is the difference between comparing and contrasting?

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Comparing focuses on similarities, while contrasting focuses on differences.

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What is a narrative perspective?

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The viewpoint from which a story is told, such as first-person or third-person.