ELA Skills Review

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something. It tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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Identify the resolution in a story.

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved, and the story comes to a close. It can leave the reader with feelings of satisfaction or questions.

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the introduction of a story that provides background information, including the setting, characters, and mood.

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Define a proper noun.

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A proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or thing and is always capitalized.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty. It reflects someone's feelings or thoughts.

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of an essay and guides the direction of the writing.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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What is a metaphor?

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