English and Language arts - 7th

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'cold fire'.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is the opposite side of an argument's claim, presenting an opposing viewpoint.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or reasons that help to explain or support a main idea.

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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', e.g., 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a transition word?

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A transition word is a word or phrase that connects ideas and helps to guide the reader through a text.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is 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 personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things, e.g., 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature, often used to make a comparison.

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What is the purpose of a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is a response to a counterclaim, aiming to disprove or counter the opposing argument.

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What is the difference between a claim and an argument?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, while an argument is a set of reasons or evidence supporting that claim.