ELA Academic Vocabulary

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What is a stanza?

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A stanza is a paragraph of lines in a poem that are grouped together to describe an image, idea, or event.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a kind of figurative language that compares two things that are not alike, without using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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What does significant mean?

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Significant means large enough to be noticed or to have an effect; important.

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What are details in a text?

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Details are facts, examples, and other pieces of information directly stated in a text.

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Who is the speaker in a poem?

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The speaker is the character whose 'voice' you hear in a poem.

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What is text structure?

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Text structure refers to how information is organized in a text, including the arrangement of ideas and concepts.

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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.'

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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 to the reader.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is the written conversational exchange between two or more characters in a text.