6th Grade ELA Test Prep

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What is drama?

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A genre of literature that includes stage characters, directions, and dialogue.

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What is poetry?

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A genre that usually has lines and stanzas with rhyming words.

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What is the correct verb form for 'A Zebra's stripes is like the fingerprints of all people'?

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The correct form is 'A Zebra's stripes are like the fingerprints of all people.'

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What does the prefix 'non-' mean in the word nonfiction?

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The prefix 'non-' means 'not', so nonfiction refers to text that is not fictional.

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What is the primary purpose of informational text?

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To inform the reader with facts.

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What are the main elements of a drama?

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Stage characters, dialogue, and stage directions.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is imaginary stories, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

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What is the author's purpose in writing?

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The author's purpose can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What is a character in drama?

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A character is a person or figure represented in a play.