ELA Reading and Language Arts Flashcards
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In narrative writing, what is the climax?
Answer: The turning point or most exciting moment
The climax is the most intense or decisive moment of the story, where the conflict reaches its peak.
Which of the following is an example of a simile?
Answer: He ran as fast as a cheetah.
A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'; 'as fast as a cheetah' uses 'as' to compare.
What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
Answer: Fiction is imaginary; nonfiction is based on real events or facts.
Fiction is invented or imaginary, while nonfiction is based on real people, events, and facts.
What does 'point of view' refer to in a story?
Answer: The perspective from which the story is told
Point of view describes who is narrating the story and how much they know, such as first-person or third-person.
Which transitional word signals a contrast between two ideas?
Answer: However
'However' signals that the next idea contrasts with or contradicts what was said before.
What is the correct way to write a title of a book in a sentence?
Answer: Charlotte's Web (underlined or italicized)
Book titles should be underlined or italicized in formal writing to distinguish them from the surrounding text.