ELA

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What does it mean to "infer"?

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To draw a conclusion based on information that was provided in a text.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, often comparing it to something else. Example: "Life is a puzzle."

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: "My refrigerator called to me."

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What is mood in literature?

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The feeling the reader gets from a text, which can change throughout the story.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: "The thunderous tornado tore through town."

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: "He is as tall as a tree."

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message that runs throughout a text.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.