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Literature 2
100
A comparison between two unlike things using like or as.
What is a simile?
100

Writing where the author is giving information or facts.

What is informational writing?

100
Words that replace nouns in a sentence so it is not repetitive.
What are pronouns?
100
Two words that have the same meaning.
What is a synonym?
100
Stories that are made up and not factual.
What is fiction?
200
Giving nonhuman things, human like characteristics.
What is personification?
200

Explain the RACE Strategy

Restate the question

Answer the question

Cite evidence 

Explain

200

How does the word swimming function in the following sentence? 

Swimming in the ocean has been Sharon’s passion since she was five years old.

Thw word swimming functions as a noun.

200
Two words that have opposite meaning.
What is an antonym?
200
It is a character that changes throughout the story.
What is a dynamic character?
300
A figure of speech that is understood but doesn't mean what is said literally.
What is an idiom?
300
The part of a writing where the author is closing and restating their points.
What is a conclusion?
300

What is the direct object in this sentence? 

The students eat cake.

cake

a direct object is a word or phrase that receives the action of the verb

300

What does the word contrasts mean?

go against

300
To make an educated guess based on clues or evidence from text.
What is inference?
400
Words that make a sound.
What is onomatopoeia?
400
The part of writing where you present your ideas and claim.
What is the introduction?
400

Is the following sentence active or passive? 

The lake was polluted by the company.

Passive

400
Language that does not mean exactly what it says.
What is figurative language?
400
To tell what a story is about using your own words.
What is summarize?
500
The repetition of beginning sounds of words.
What is alliteration?
500
Stating examples or facts explicitly mentioned in the text.
What is citing evidence?
500

Is the following sentence active or passive? 

The company polluted the lake.

Active

500
Words that attract or appeal to your senses.
What is imagery?
500
The message or reason a story was written?
What is theme?