Figurative Language
When two objects or ideas that are not alike are compared using 'like' or 'as'
Simile
What type of question is being asked when it says: "What is this story mostly about?"
Central Idea or
Main Idea
What is the setting of a story?
The setting of the story is where or when the story takes place.
Name the figurative language used in the following:
The classroom was a zoo when there was a substitute teacher.
Metaphor
When two objects or ideas that are not alike are compared without using like or as
Metaphor
What should you do when you come to a word you don't know in a text?
Read the words around it and use context clues to try to understand it. You can also skip the word to see if you can still understand the text.
What is the mood of a story?
Mood is the overall emotion that the reader feels from a story.
Explain what the following means:
The world is my oyster.
There are many opportunities in the world that a person can take advantage of
A figure of speech in which human characteristics are given to an animal or an object
Personification
Fix the subject verb agreement in the following sentence:
The boy brings his dogs to runs in the park each day for exercise.
The boy brings his dogs to run in the park each day for exercise.
When a question asks about how a character has changed, what MUST be included in your answer?
You must include
how the character was before the change,
after the change, and
what caused the change.
What is the theme of a story or text?
The theme of a story is the message or moral of a story.
What are the dates of the ELA exam?
April 11th-12th
Should the following sentence receive a comma or a semicolon?
My brother plays basketball on the varsity team he is one of the best players in his high school.
A semicolon between team and he.
My brother plays basketball on the varsity team; he is one of the best players in his high school.
How many details should be used to support your answer in the short response?
In a short response, you should support your answer with at least TWO details.
What is it called when you take notes and underline important ideas when reading a text?
Annotation
Name the 3 parts of the ELA exam
Multiple choice
Short Response
Extended Response
What is wrong with the following sentence?
The authors attitude changes throughout the passage to show how she feels about the seasons.
The author's attitude changes throughout the passage to show how she feels about the seasons.
What is the 'claim' in the extended response?
The claim is another word for the 'thesis' or the focus of your response.
Explain symbolism
Symbolism is when an object represents a bigger idea.
What are the 2 most important things you must do to prepare for the ELA exam?
Get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast.