5th Grade ELA Review

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What is point of view in literature?

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Point of view refers to the perspective from which a story is told. It can be first-person, second-person, or third-person.

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Define first-person point of view.

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First-person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and is narrated by a character in the story.

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Define third-person point of view.

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Third-person point of view uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and is narrated by someone outside the story.

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What does it mean to infer in reading?

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To infer means to make an educated guess based on clues in the text and prior knowledge.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message in a story, often reflecting on human experiences.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that captures the main ideas of a text.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or support the main idea.