ELA Grammar Practice Flashcard

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What is a theme?

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A life lesson or message in a literary work.

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How would you describe the son's tone in the dialogue: 'Father: We are going to Disney World!' 'Son: Yay!!!!'?

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Excited.

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What can you learn from an entire story?

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Theme.

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What does the scene with the phone ringing and the character's reaction illustrate?

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Experiencing loss/grief is difficult.

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What is a topic in literature?

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A one word summary of a major idea in the book.

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What is a static character?

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A character that does not change throughout the story.

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What is an antagonist?

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is a plot diagram?

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A visual representation of the events in a story.

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What is the difference between a theme and a topic?

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A theme is a life lesson or message, while a topic is a one word summary of a major idea.

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What does it mean to analyze a character's tone?

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To examine the emotions and attitudes expressed through their dialogue.