ELA Review #1

In grammar, a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples: he, she, him, her, us, them...

To explain how something is alike or similar to something else.

Literary device using LIKE or AS when making comparisons. Ex. The stars twinkled like diamonds.

Proof that supports your answer is called...

Words that have similar meanings.

 Words that imitate sounds in writing: Boom! Crash!

First part of the plot where the characters, setting, and conflict are introduced or revealed.

Repeating the initial consonant sound in two or more words.  Ex. Mary sat sipping soda.

Point in the story that has the most suspense, emotion, or excitement.

Giving a nonhuman thing, human characteristics.

Central idea means...

Extreme exaggeration

To convince someone to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons.

The main character in a story is the...

Comparison of two things without using LIKE or AS.  Ex. The stars were diamonds in the sky.

Words that have opposite meanings.

The person telling the story is the...

Words an author uses to create the mood for the reader.

The last part of a story that provides the final outcome. Story events are resolved.

To explain how something is different from something else.

Clues or hints about something that is going to happen later in the story.

Problem or struggle in the story.

Add notes to a passage or text you are reading.

Sequence of events in a story.

Showing strong favoritism for one thing over another.

An action word is called a...  Ex. He ran around the track four times.

To explain or communicate something to someone means to....

To explain how something is different from something else.

To explain or retell information using fewer words.

A character, group, or force of nature that is in conflict with the protagonist is the...