5th Grade ELA Review

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What does 'idyllic' mean?

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Idyllic means extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.

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What is the purpose of text structure in writing?

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Text structure helps organize passages or articles to make them easier to understand.

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What is past perfect verb tense?

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Past perfect verb tense indicates an action that was completed before another action in the past.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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How do you use a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, after introductory phrases, and before conjunctions in compound sentences.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is an author's purpose?

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An author's purpose is the reason why they write a text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.