ELA TEST PREP

Front

A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'

Back

Simile

Front

What does the theme of a text mean?

Back

The lesson or moral of the text.

Front

Cite

Back

To quote a passage, book, author; to refer to an example

Front

A person in a story

Back

Character

Front

To look for differences

Back

Contrast

Front

The main idea of a text

Back

The most important point or concept the author wants to convey.

Front

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

Back

Metaphor

Front

The time and place in which a story takes place

Back

Setting

Front

The sequence of events in a story

Back

Plot

Front

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally

Back

Hyperbole