6th Grade ELA End of Year Review

Question 1

Understanding a poets background is important because...

Accepted Answer

It helps you understand a writers influences., It helps you understand what inspired the writer., It helps you understand the context for much of the writing.

Question 2

How did the author organize the text below?

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Cause and Effect

Question 3

In poetry rhythm is...

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The beat by which you read.

Question 4

Stage directions in a drama are used to to what?

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To tell the actor how to say their line., Tell an actor how to react., To tell an actor how to move or what to do on a stage.

Question 5

To identify Point of View you must do what?

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NEVER look at the dialogue.

Question 6

This image would go well with an article titled...

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Know the Best Meat Cuts

Question 7

What is the author's intended structure for the excerpt below?

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compare and contrast

Question 8

Do you love your Language Arts class this year?

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Yes

Question 9

A theme of the children's tale "The Three Little Pigs" is...

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Taking time do things right pays off in the end.

Question 10

The box went BOOM as it hit the floor! (Figurative Language?)

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onomatopoeia

Question 11

A claim that can be made from this ad is...

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Crest 3D white toothpaste will make your smile super white.

Question 12

A theme is the ____________ of a story.

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lesson, moral

Question 13

Identify the purpose of the author for writing this children's book.

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To entertain with a story about the love of a parent.

Question 14

To identify Point of View you must do what?

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Look for the thoughts and feelings of the characters.

Question 15

In an argumentative essay the _____ helps explain how the evidence supports the topic sentence.

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bridge

Question 16

What was the author's intended structure for the following text?

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Chronological

Question 17

Often times suspense writers will include a _____________ in their story.

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surprise ending

Question 18

The kids in the class were all very upset when they saw who the sub was. They all despised him!

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Third Person Omniscient

Question 19

I wanted to do great on the test, so I studied all night. I was thrilled when I got an "A."

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First Person

Question 20

The stars winked at me as I looked up at the sky. (Figurative Language?)

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personification

Question 21

The red words in the following poem can help you determine the _______ of the poem.

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rhyme

Question 22

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold faced word.

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sad

Question 23

When interacting with text the text coding symbol below means what?

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I connect with the text

Question 24

A teachers point of view about proper grammar is what?

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Teachers believe grammar is important.

Question 25

A theme of the movie TOY STORY is that...

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Good triumphs over evil., True friends are there for you always.

Question 26

Shelley got butterflies in her stomach when Ben smiled. She was so in love with him!

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third person limited

Question 27

How did the author try to organize this specific text?

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Chronological

Question 28

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold faced word.

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satisfied

Question 29

Choose the BEST answer: The following scientific diagram shows the viewer....

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Tooth decay, The anatomy of a tooth.

Question 30

A rhyme pattern for a poem is determined by...

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Listening to end sound of each line.

Question 31

Through this image, I can tell that...

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Instagram is an image sharing site., Instagram is a popular service., Starbucks is a top brand.

Question 32

Friends are a persons most valuable possession is an example of _____________.

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theme

Question 33

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold faced word.

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peaceful

Question 34

The following type of image is called a...

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Infographic

Question 35

The author's purpose for writing the following is...

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To explain how to make a pasta recipe.

Question 36

Would this chart be applicable today? Why?

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No, because uses and data change and evolve over time., No, because this chart is a bit out dated.

Question 37

Peter Pan pokes pins at Captain Hooks poor head. (figurative language used?)

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alliteration

Question 38

The following paragraph uses...

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imagery

Question 39

Select elements of suspense that writers may use to create a suspenseful story.

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fog, dark night, mysterious characters

Question 40

When the cat stalks its prey, he is a shadow. (Figurative Language?)

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mataphor

Question 41

Common reactions to suspense are...

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knots in your stomach, anxiety

Question 42

When I failed to turn in my project, I think my teacher's head exploded! (Figurative language?)

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hyperbole

Question 43

An extreme exaggeration of the truth is called a _____________________.

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hyperbole

Question 44

Little pictures have big ears. (Figurative Language?)

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personification

Question 45

She is a walking dictionary! (Figurative Language?)

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metaphor

Question 46

In an argumentative essay, the main idea is called the ___________.

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claim

Question 47

When you bake a cake you must mix the flour, sugar, eggs, and baking powder well.

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Second Person

Question 48

To identify Point of View you must do what?

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Look at pronouns used in the text.

Question 49

What is a claim that can be made from this ad?

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Pepsi is actually good for your teeth and mouth.

Question 50

The following diagram would be most helpful for...

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a butcher

Question 51

This diagram would help...

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A dental school student.

Question 52

The following chart indicates that...

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People are using their phones to do more., Taking pictures is the #1 way people are using their phones., Recording videos is not a top priority for cell phone users.

Question 53

My sister is like a Minion! I swear, she is crazy! - What kind of figurative language is used?

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simile

Question 54

The candle flame danced in the dark. (Figurative Language?)

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personification

Question 55

The purpose of the author is to...

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To inform the reader about global warming effects.

Question 56

What is a claim that can be made from the ad?

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Toyota's new Hybrid is good for nature.

Question 57

The author's purpose for writing this is to...

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To describe the beaches of Hawaii.

Question 58

A vets point of view about getting your dog exercise is what?

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A dog needs plenty of exercise.

Question 59

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the bold faced word.

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strongly motivated

Question 60

What is a claim that can be made from this ad?

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Volvo is a great family car.

Question 61

The first sentence in a closing paragraph does what?

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Restates Thesis Statement

Question 62

Green grass grows wildly in the great field.

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alliteration

Question 63

She loved him so much she would do anything for him at the drop of a hat.(figurative language?)

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idiom

Question 64

When interacting with text, if you place a STAR next to something it means...

Accepted Answer

This is something important

6th Grade ELA End of Year Review

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6th Grade ELA End of Year Review

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