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Figurative Language
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Miscellaneous
100
When two objects or ideas that are not alike are compared using 'like' or 'as'
Simile
100
Fix the capitalization in the following sentences: i enjoy living in new york city because i love going to plays on broadway.
I enjoy living in New York City because I love going to plays on Broadway.
100

What type of question is being asked when it says: "What is this story mostly about?"

Central Idea/Main Idea questions

100

What is a thesis statement?

A thesis statement is a one sentence statement that summarizes the main idea (or argument) of an essay. It usually provides 3 supporting details or reasons to support the claim or idea. 

100
Name the figurative language used in the following: The woman was a delicate flower, wilting at the loss of her friend.
Metaphor
200
When two objects or ideas that are not alike are compared without using like or as
Metaphor
200
What is wrong with the following: My favorite class is ELA especially when we get to do test prep because it's my favorite thing to study.
It is a run on sentence and is missing commas
200
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.
200
What is the mood of a story?
Mood is the overall emotion that the reader feels from a story.
200
Explain what the following means: The world is my oyster.
There are many opportunities in the world that a person can take advantage of
300
A figure of speech in which human characteristics are given to an animal or an object
Personification
300
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.
300

What are the FIRST 3 things you should do when you start the test?

1. Preview the multiple choice questions

2. Preview and deconstruct the essay (use scratch paper if necessary)

3. Sketch outline on scrap paper**

300
What is the theme of a story or text?
The main subject or moral of a story or text.
300

What are the dates of the ELA exam?

April 18th-19th

400
The use of a word to describe or imitate a natural sound or the sound made by an object or an action.
Onomatopoeia
400
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.
400

When writing a multi-paragraph essay, how many pieces of evidence, or details, should be used to support your claim in each body paragraph?

At least TWO details/pieces of evidence.

400
What is it called when you take notes and underline important ideas when reading a text?
Annotation
400

What are the two types of essays you will have to write?

Argumentative and Expository

500
An exaggeration that is so dramatic that no one would believe the statement is true.
Hyperbole
500
What is wrong with the following sentence? The authors attitude toward the doll symbolize her changing attitude toward learning word throughout the story.
The author's attitude toward the doll symbolizes her changing attitude toward learning words throughout the story.
500

What is the difference between an argumentative essay and an expository essay?

An expository essay explains a topic in detail. An argumentative essay argues a claim and provides a counterargument to strengthen the claim. 

500
Explain symbolism
It is when an object represents a bigger idea
500
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