ELA Review

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What is a comma used for in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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Define metaphor.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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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 hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical device that evokes emotion in the audience.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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

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What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.