6th Grade English Language Arts Terms

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's reason for creating a specific piece of work, which may be to educate, entertain, or persuade.

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Which of the following is NOT a character trait?

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Boy is not a character trait; it is a noun referring to a male child.

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What is mood in literature?

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A literary element that evokes certain feelings in the reader.

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What is a simile?

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A type of figurative language that makes a comparison between two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the correct usage of 'too' and 'two'?

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'Too' means also or excessively, while 'two' is the number 2.

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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 is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject, which can be conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is genre?

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A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.