ELA Review

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What is hyperbole?

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An obvious exaggeration to make a point or add excitement.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What does 'recall' mean?

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To remember or bring back to mind.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that spells out a sound, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle.'

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What is the summary strategy 'Someone, Wanted, But, So, Then'?

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A method to remember the key elements of a story's summary.

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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.'

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

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What is repetition in literature?

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The use of the same word or phrase multiple times for emphasis.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create more interesting and vivid descriptions.