6th Grade ELA Review

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What is the author's purpose in writing a text?

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To persuade, inform, entertain, or explain.

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What is the point of view in the sentence: 'Kyle nodded his head, but he wasn't really listening.'?

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Third person limited.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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Identify the simile: 'The man is like a lion.'

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This is a simile because it uses 'like' to compare the man to a lion.

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How can context clues be used in reading?

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To guess the meaning of an unknown word.

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person uses 'I' or 'we,' while third person uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they.'

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What does it mean to infer while reading?

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To make an educated guess based on clues in the text.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information in the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.