Language Arts study

What are the main story elements?

Character, Conflict, Setting, and Plot

What does the story arch consist of?

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

What are independent clauses?

An independent clause is the main clause in a sentence; it can also be a simple sentence by itself.

What are dependent clauses?

A dependent clause is a clause that is connected to the main clause in a sentencel it does not form a sentence by itself.

What is the difference between similes and metaphors?

Similes compare things using *like* or *as* while metaphors compare things without using *like* or *as*.

What is personification?

Personification is the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman.

How to find the central idea in a poem?

Read the poem, find the basic meaning, find the structure and break into smaller parts, use details to find the central idea.

What is the difference between connatation and denotation?

Connataion has a meaning beyond the words literal meaning while denotation is the literal or dictionary definition of a word.

How can you use context to find the defenition of a word?

You can use clues in the surrounding words. You may find synonyms, antonyms, explanations, and examples.

______ experiences shape our identity.

Significant

How can you use cause and effect to explain different things?

You can use signal words and a clear sequence of events to show how cause and effect lead to different things.

What is a modifier?

A modifier is a word or phrase that changes the meaning of other words.

How can you use modifiers effectively within sentences?

You can use modifiers to create clear, descriptive sentences that provide strong details and prevent confusion.

How can you use parts of words to find the defenition of that word?

You can use the root, affix, prefixes and suffixes to figure out word meanings. If you can figure out the definition of the root, affix, prefixes and suffixes you will figure out the defenition of the word.

How can you show that a story is in first person, second person, or third person?

You can show that by using specific pronouns like I or you or he, she, or they.

What are the 3 main parts in a group discussion?

A speaker, a listener, and a moderator

How does conflict show the theme of a story?

It shows the theme by how the problem is resolved is usually the story’s deeper meaning or message.

How do poets use structure and word choice to show the meaning of the poem?

Poets use patterns and careful word choice to build rhythm, create sounds, connect with emotions, and show a deeper meaning within poems.

How can you figure out if a source is credible?

If it has bias or if the writer is credible.

How can you bring your experiences to life in a memoir?

You can use point of view. You should use first person point of view to make your audience feel your experiences.