EOG reading 5th grade Mini-Test2

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', suggesting that one thing is another.

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What does the word 'toil' mean?

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To work extremely hard or diligently.

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What is the main theme of a poem?

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The central idea or message that the poet conveys through the poem.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make an educated guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, often described using letters to represent sounds.

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What is the significance of a spider's web in literature?

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It often symbolizes creativity, patience, and the complexity of nature.

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What does it mean to observe in literature?

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To watch carefully and attentively, often to gather information or insights about characters or events.

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What is the role of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.