ELA SBAC Review

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In the climax of a story, ______________.

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there is a dramatic change about to take place.

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Which type of figurative language gives human qualities to non-human things?

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Personification

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If the story you are reading is a personal narrative, what type of Point of View is it?

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First Person

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True or False: A theme is specific to one story and cannot apply to others.

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False

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Which of the following is the correct way to cite a direct quote in an argumentative essay?

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"The novel Charlotte's Web teaches valuable lessons about friendship and loyalty" (White, 1952).

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What is the definition of a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message that a story conveys.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning, structure, and elements.

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

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First person uses 'I' or 'we', while third person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.