6th Grade ELA Final Exam Review

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What is the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience called?

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Tone: The author's attitude can be described using words like doubtful, humorous, gleeful, serious, and questioning. It is conveyed through word choices and details.

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What type of conflict involves a struggle with a force outside oneself?

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External Conflict: This refers to a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, or nature.

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What are clues or hints about something that will happen later in the story called?

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Foreshadowing: Authors use foreshadowing to build suspense and prepare the reader for future events.

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What is it called when the main character tells the story?

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1st Person Point of View: This perspective uses 'I' or 'we' and allows readers to see the story through the main character's eyes.

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Who is the person telling the story?

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Narrator: The narrator is the voice that recounts the events of the story, providing insight into characters and plot.

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What is the central message or insight about life in a story called?

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Theme: The theme is the underlying message or main idea that the author wants to convey through the narrative.

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What is a struggle within a character's mind called?

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Internal Conflict: This type of conflict occurs when a character faces a dilemma or makes a difficult decision.

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What literary device gives hints about future events in a story?

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Foreshadowing: It helps create anticipation and suspense for the reader.

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What point of view uses 'you' to tell the story?

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2nd Person Point of View: This perspective directly addresses the reader as 'you' and is less common in literature.

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What is the perspective called when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character?

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3rd Person Limited: This point of view provides insight into one character's thoughts while maintaining an outside perspective.