ELA PSSA Review

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What does 'dejection' mean?

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A feeling of sadness or disappointment.

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How do you correctly complete the sentence: 'Mrs. Hardy is a good cook because she cooks ___.'

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well

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What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

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Chronology

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What is a common noun? Give an example.

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing. Example: Boy.

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What is the author's tone in a piece of writing?

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The author's tone is the attitude or feeling expressed in the writing.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name (e.g., city), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., New York).

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What does 'chronology' refer to in literature?

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Chronology refers to the arrangement of events in the order they occurred.

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What is the purpose of using adverbs in sentences?

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Adverbs provide more information about how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.

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What is a negative tone in writing?

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A negative tone expresses disapproval, disappointment, or criticism.