6th Grade ELA OST Practice

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to, such as 'bang', 'pop', and 'pow'.

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What are synonyms?

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Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings, such as 'happy' and 'joyful'.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central message, lesson, or moral of a story.

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What does tone refer to in writing?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude or feelings toward the subject matter or audience.

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What does the acronym PIE stand for in writing?

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PIE stands for Persuade, Inform, and Entertain, which are the three main purposes of writing.

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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 the words 'like' or 'as', such as 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word, such as 'hot' and 'cold'.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a plot in literature?

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

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.