ELA LEAP Prep

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is an interrogative sentence?

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A sentence that asks a question and typically ends with a question mark.

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What is connotation?

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The emotional meaning or association that a word carries beyond its literal definition.

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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 theme of a literary work?

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The main idea or underlying meaning that can be supported by evidence from the text.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.