ELA Test Prep Frenzy

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

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What does 'eloquently' mean?

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Clearly and well.

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True or False: Central Idea is the same thing as MAIN IDEA.

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True.

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What are the thinking jobs when reading a fiction passage?

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Main Character, Problem, Solution/Resolution, Lesson Learned for the Main Character, Lesson Learned for the Reader.

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What tone does an author use when writing in a sarcastic and mocking way?

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Ironic.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or the big idea of a story.

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What is the difference between a character and a protagonist?

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A character is any person in a story, while the protagonist is the main character around whom the story revolves.

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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 the purpose of a summary?

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A summary provides a brief overview of the main points of a text.

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What does 'tone' refer to in writing?

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