ELA review

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To summarize a text means to put the most important ideas or information into your own words.

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What type of poem is a Haiku?

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A Haiku is a type of poem that consists of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.

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What is a Rhymed verse?

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A Rhymed verse is a poem that has a rhyme scheme, which can include stanzas like quatrains.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme of a story is the message or big idea that the text conveys.

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What is a Limerick?

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A Limerick is a funny 5-line poem that follows an AABBA rhyme scheme.

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What is a Free verse poem?

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A Free verse poem does not have a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

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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, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to provide a brief overview of the main ideas of a text.

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What is a quatrain?

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A quatrain is a stanza in a poem that consists of four lines.

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What is the difference between a Haiku and a Limerick?

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A Haiku has a 5-7-5 syllable structure, while a Limerick has a specific AABBA rhyme scheme.