6th Honors ELA Midterm

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What is the CER Method?

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The CER Method stands for Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning. It is a structured approach to writing that helps organize thoughts and arguments.

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How does the CER Method help improve your writing skills?

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By teaching you how to structure a persuasive argument.

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What is a central idea in a story?

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The central idea is what a story is about.

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What is the difference between 'Evidence' and 'Reasoning' in the CER Method?

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Evidence supports the claim, while reasoning explains how that evidence supported the claim.

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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.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'That man is a pig!'

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What does '3rd person omniscient' point of view mean?

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It means the narrator knows all the thoughts and feelings of every character in the story.

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What is the purpose of using evidence in writing?

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The purpose of using evidence is to support your claims and make your argument stronger.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea of a story.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.