CKLA Unit 1 Assessment

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, saying 'Anger gripped my sister’s heart in its firm fist' gives anger human-like qualities.

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What are signal words for first person point of view?

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Signal words for first person point of view include 'I', 'me', 'my', 'mine', 'we', and 'us'. This perspective is used when the narrator is a character in the story.

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The boy sounded like a screaming baby when he didn't get his way' is a simile.

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What is a descriptive adjective?

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A descriptive adjective is a word that describes a noun, providing more detail about it. For example, in 'happy bird', 'happy' is the descriptive adjective.

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What is a personal narrative?

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A personal narrative is a story that is based on the author's personal experiences and feelings. It often includes reflections and insights.

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Identify an example of personification.

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An example of personification is 'The wind whispered through the trees', where the wind is given the human ability to whisper.

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person point of view uses 'I' or 'we', while third person point of view uses 'he', 'she', 'they', or 'it'. First person is subjective, while third person is more objective.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine', comparing a smile to sunshine using 'like'.

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What is the purpose of descriptive adjectives in writing?

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Descriptive adjectives enhance writing by providing more detail and helping readers visualize the scene or character.

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What are some common signal words for second person point of view?

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Common signal words for second person point of view include 'you', 'your', and 'yours'. This perspective addresses the reader directly.