LMS 6ELA Comprehensive Study Guide

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What is an OBJECT pronoun?

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An object pronoun is a pronoun that receives the action of a verb in a sentence. Examples include: me, you, him, her, it, us, and them.

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Give an example of a sentence using an OBJECT pronoun.

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Ms. Davis gave them all candy.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. It includes similes, metaphors, idioms, and more.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun shows ownership or possession. Examples include: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, and theirs.

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Give an example of a possessive pronoun.

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Yours is a possessive pronoun.

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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An interrogative sentence asks a question and typically begins with words like who, what, where, when, why, or how.

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Give an example of an interrogative sentence.

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What is your name?

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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 by stating one is the other. Example: 'Time is a thief.'