ELA Jeopardy

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that states the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To state the main argument.

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within several words in a line of poetry.

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What is the function of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Conjunctions are used to join words or groups of words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is when a word sounds like the sound it represents, such as 'sizzle' or 'ring'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What is anaphora?

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Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

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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 imagery in poetry?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind.