6th Grade ELA Review

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What is tone?

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The author's attitude towards the topic; the sound of the text.

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What kind of conflict is represented by a dust storm?

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Man vs. nature.

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What is tone in writing?

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The author's attitude toward the subject; description of how the story 'sounds'.

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What is a cause-effect relationship?

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A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

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What is an onomatopoeia?

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A word that resembles the sound it makes.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two things by saying one is the other.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message in a story.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.