6th Grade ELA 1
6th Grade ELA 2
6th Grade ELA 3
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6th Grade ELA 5
100
What is the setting of a story?
Where/when the story takes place
100
When a narrator uses "I, Me," it is written in this point of view
First Person
100
How is narrative writing different than an essay?
Narrative has characters, dialogue, problem, solution.
100
What is the opening paragraph to your writing called?
Introduction
100
What is the theme of a story?
the lesson or moral of a story
200
The problem of the story
conflict
200
Which figurative language term is used when a statement is exaggerated for emphasis, like "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"?
Hyperbole
200
Explain structure of a poem.
Lines, stanzas, and rhyme scheme
200
She is busy as a bee.
What type of figurative language?
Simile
200
Where does evidence go?
Body paragraphs
300
What's the difference between an internal and external conflict?
Internal = person vs. self
External = person vs. outside force
300
When the narrator uses "She, He, they" it is written in this perspective
Third Person
300
Identify the point of view used in this sentence:
"You should always check both ways before crossing the street."
Second-person point of view
300
Explain
Main idea vs theme
Main idea is what the story is mostly about
Theme is lesson of the story
300
What is indirect characterization? Give an example.
Indirect characterization is a literary technique where an author reveals a character’s personality, traits, and background implicitly—through their actions, words, thoughts, and interactions—rather than stating them outright.
400
Which word in the sentence is the pronoun:
"Ms. S. was so excited to teach her students this new lesson."
her
400
To begin, Additionally, In conclusion, are what type of words?
Transitional Words
400
What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?
The main purpose of an argumentative essay is to persuade your reader to agree with your point of view
400
What are the verbs in this sentence:
She watched him play at the park.
watched and play
400
What is a motif?
A motif is a recurring element, pattern, or idea in a story, artwork, or piece of music.
500
What belongs in each paragraph of an essay?
1. Intro
- Hook, Background info, Thesis
2. Body Paragraph
- Transitional word
- Topic Sentence
- Evidence
- Explain
5. Conclusion
Restate/ Summarize
500
What is at the top of the plot mountain?
Climax
500
What is the last sentence of your introduction paragraph called?
Thesis Statement
500
Which figurative language term refers to words that imitate natural sounds, like "buzz," "crash," and "sizzle"?
Onomatopoeia
500
What is direct characterization? Give an example.
Direct characterization is a literary device where the author explicitly states a character’s traits, such as their personality, background, or physical appearance