Reading and Writing End of the Year Review

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'zoom.'

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'zoomed' in the sentence 'Wow, Hailie's race car zoomed past the finish line.'

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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.' For example, 'I'm as hungry as a horse.'

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting of a story is where and when the story takes place.

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Identify the setting of 'The Castle in the Attic.'

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The setting of 'The Castle in the Attic' is William's house.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, like 'Sally sells sea shells.'

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What does it mean to reclaim something?

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To reclaim something means to take back or recover something that was lost or taken away.

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Why is Sir Simon in training in 'The Castle in the Attic'?

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Sir Simon is in training because he wants to reclaim his kingdom from Alastor.

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What is the purpose of a story's plot?

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