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Grade 9 ELA Flashcards

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  1. A simile differs from a metaphor because a simile:

    Answer: Uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison

    A simile compares using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor compares directly.

  2. What is the author's purpose in an informational text about climate?

    Answer: To explain and inform

    Informational texts mainly aim to explain or inform the reader.

  3. Which revision corrects the sentence 'Me and him went to the library'?

    Answer: He and I went to the library.

    Subject pronouns 'He and I' are correct as the sentence's subject.

  4. The mood of a text refers to:

    Answer: The feeling it creates in the reader

    Mood is the emotional atmosphere a text evokes in readers.

  5. What does 'connotation' mean?

    Answer: The emotional associations of a word

    Connotation is the implied or emotional meaning attached to a word.

  6. An effective thesis statement should be:

    Answer: Clear and arguable

    A strong thesis presents a clear, arguable claim.

  7. Which source is most credible for a research essay?

    Answer: A peer-reviewed academic journal

    Peer-reviewed journals are vetted by experts and most credible.