RLA Review of Semester 1

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What does R.A.C.E. stand for in writing responses?

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R.A.C.E. stands for Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite evidence, and Explain how the evidence supports the answer.

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What is the purpose of the rising action in a story?

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The rising action introduces the main problem of the story and builds tension leading to the climax.

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What does it mean to imply something in a text?

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To imply means to suggest or indicate something without stating it directly.

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What is personification in literature?

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Personification is a figurative language device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is the difference between 'a lot' and 'alot'?

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'A lot' is the correct form meaning a large quantity, while 'alot' is a common misspelling.

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What is the main theme of a poem?

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The main theme is the central idea or message that the poem conveys.

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What does it mean to cite evidence in writing?

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Citing evidence means providing specific examples or quotes from a text to support your answer.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the role of the setting in a story?

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The setting establishes the time and place where the story occurs, influencing the plot and characters.