EOG ELA Test Prep

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What is the definition of 'theme' in a story?

Back

The central message or lesson of the story.

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What does 'point of view' refer to in literature?

Back

The vantage point from which a story is told; who is telling the story.

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What does it mean to 'emphasize' something?

Back

To stress a point.

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What is a 'simile'?

Back

A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a common grammatical error related to 'neither' and 'nor'?

Back

Subject-verb agreement.

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What is the definition of 'mood' in a story?

Back

The emotional atmosphere created by the author.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

Back

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

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What does 'tone' refer to in literature?

Back

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is 'figurative language'?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is the purpose of a 'summary'?

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To provide a brief statement of the main points of a text.