What is a story that is written to be acted out, or performed, usually on stage?
Play
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What is a simile?
Comparing two unlike things using the words like or as.
100
What does it mean to compare and contrast?
To state how things are similar and how things are different.
100
How is the main idea different from the details?
The main idea is the point that the author is trying to make; the details support the idea by giving examples.
100
Explain what is a cause-and-effect relationship?
Cause is something that happens; the effect is the result.
200
What is a piece of writing that tells a story?
Narrative
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What is a metaphor?
Directly comparing two unlike things WITHOUT the words like or as.
200
What does it mean to imply?
To strongly suggest something or hint at something without directly saying it.
200
This student is having trouble with his descriptive essay because his events aren't in order; what are some order words that he can use to organize his writing??
First, second, third...., lastly
Then, after that, finally
200
What is the point of view of a story?
the narrator or person who is telling the story. For example, first person or third person.
300
What is a creative story about invented characters and events?
Fiction
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What figurative language device is being used in this example: The water bottle fell from the table like a teardrop.
Simile. The comparison uses the word 'like'.
300
What does the Tone of a passage refer to?
The writer's feelings or emotions about the subject or topic he/she is writing.
300
What does it mean to do research?
To investigate or examine a specific subject in detail.
300
What is a synonym?
words that are the same or basically the same in meaning
400
What is a dialogue?
Conversation between characters of a story or play.
400
What is personification?
To give a animal or object human qualities.
400
What does it mean to summarize a passage?
A brief statement of the main points of a passage.
400
What does it mean to revise writing?
to reexamine and make changes to something already written.
400
What is a conclusion?
the decision or judgement made by a reader; usually, this is found at the end of a passage.
500
What are the components of a historical fiction?
A story or novel that is set in real or historical era or historical characters.
500
Compare and contrast similes and metaphors.
Both similes and metaphors compare things; however, similes use 'like' or 'as' to link the two ideas or concepts.
500
What does it mean to persuade someone?
To cause someone to believe something as a result of strong argument.
500
What is an idiom?
a common expression that is not meant literally, but most people know the meaning.
"take someone under your wing" --> to take care of someone
"throw in the towel"--> to give up
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What does it mean to paraphrase something?
to use a piece of information or what someone else said in your own words