6th Grade ELA Interactive Study Guide

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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'. For example, 'She was as brave as a lion.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It is raining cats and dogs!' means it is raining heavily.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways, enhancing the reader's understanding and emotional response.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another. For example, 'Time is a thief' is a metaphor.

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What does it mean to arrange words in alphabetical order?

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Arranging words in alphabetical order means organizing them based on the first letter of each word, from A to Z.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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. For example, 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message in a piece of literature. It often reflects on human nature or society.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story. Characters can be protagonists, antagonists, or supporting characters.