MAAP Review: RL.6.1-RL.6.9

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What is the importance of context in understanding the meaning of words and phrases in a text?

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Context helps to clarify the meaning of words and phrases by considering the surrounding words and sentences.

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What is the primary purpose of an argumentative essay?

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To convince the reader to take action or adopt a particular viewpoint.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things, as in 'The old house groaned under the weight of the storm.'

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How do you determine the central idea of a text?

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By identifying the most important point the author is making.

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What role does background information play in a narrative?

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It helps explain a character's present actions or motivations.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is the difference between a theme and a central idea?

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A theme is a broader message or lesson, while the central idea is the main point of a specific text.

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What is the significance of figurative language in literature?

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It enhances the meaning and adds depth to the text by creating vivid imagery.