Review on ELA Benchmarks

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What does the term 'perspective' refer to in literature?

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Attitude or way of viewing something.

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What is a theme in a literary text?

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An author's lesson, message, or moral.

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What does it mean to compare central ideas?

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Examine how the two central ideas are similar and whether they have similar topics.

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What does central idea development mean?

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To analyze or breakdown what an author does to build a central idea for readers by the end of an informational text.

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Which of the following best describes an unreliable narrator?

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A narrator who may not be completely credible or lacks full knowledge.

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What is the definition of a literary device?

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Techniques used by authors to convey their messages and enhance their writing.

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What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?

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To give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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What does 'characterization' mean?

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The process by which an author reveals the personality of a character.

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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What is a metaphor?

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