5th grade ELA

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What is a remarkable difference?

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A significant or noteworthy change that has a positive impact, such as washing your hands improving health.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'He is as fast as a cheetah.'

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What is an antonym?

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A word that has the opposite meaning of another word, e.g., 'happy' is an antonym of 'frustrated.'

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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What punctuation is needed after 'well' in the sentence: 'Although Mason did not feel well he went to school anyway'?

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A comma is needed after 'well'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, e.g., 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What does 'frustrated' mean?

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Feeling upset or annoyed due to inability to change or achieve something.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.