ELA Review Round 1

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What is historical fiction?

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A fiction story that is centered around real events and accurate setting of history but with a mix of fictional characters.

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What does it mean to paraphrase?

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To state something in your own words.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words, like in 'Silly Sally sent seven silky scarves to Sweden.'

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Identify the incorrectly capitalized sentence:

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The captain told the crew to set sail for san diego, california.

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What is the correct verb tense for 'John's mom ____________ him home from school on Mondays'?

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drives

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.

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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', e.g., 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or point of a piece of writing.

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What is a synonym?

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A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or concept that the author wants to convey.