Language Arts Flashcards
What is a noun?
A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.
True or False: An adjective describes a noun.
True
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a word that expresses action.
verb
What is the main purpose of a persuasive essay?
To convince the reader of a particular viewpoint.
Which of the following is a synonym for ‘happy’? A) Sad B) Joyful C) Angry
B) Joyful
What is the definition of a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
True or False: A compound sentence contains at least one independent clause and one dependent clause.
False
What is a theme in literature?
The central idea or message in a story.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the person telling the story.
narrator
Which punctuation mark is used to show possession?
Apostrophe (‘)
What is a main idea?
The primary point or concept that the author wants to communicate.
True or False: An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
True
What are the three main types of writing?
Narrative, expository, and persuasive.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words.
idiom
What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?
To summarize the main points and reinforce the thesis.
Which of the following is a type of figurative language? A) Metaphor B) Literal C) Expository
A) Metaphor
What does it mean to summarize a text?
To provide a brief statement of the main points.
True or False: The setting of a story refers to the time and place in which it occurs.
True
What is a thesis statement?
A sentence that summarizes the main point of an essay.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a comparison that does not use ‘like’ or ‘as’.
metaphor
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
A fact can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief.
Which part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses?
Conjunction
True or False: A narrative poem tells a story.
True
What is the purpose of using descriptive language?
To create vivid imagery and engage the reader’s senses.
Fill in the blank: An _______ is a brief story used to illustrate a point.
anecdote
What is an antonym for ‘difficult’?
Easy
