ELA Review 1

Front

What is the author's attitude in a piece of writing?

Back

Tone

Front

What is the central idea or message that an author wants you to learn in a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What do context clues help us to do with challenging words?

Back

Define

Front

Which words indicate that a passage is structured in chronological order?

Back

Next, first, finally, then, second, followed by, after

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How do dialogue and incidents contribute to a story?

Back

They reveal character traits, propel the plot, and provoke decisions.

Front

What is the difference between mood and tone in literature?

Back

Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere of a piece, while tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.

Front

What is a character trait?

Back

A characteristic or quality that defines a character's personality.

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What is the climax of a story?

Back

The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

Front

What is the purpose of a theme in literature?

Back

To convey a message or lesson to the reader.

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints or suggestions in the text that help readers understand the meaning of difficult words.