OAA Writing & Language Arts Flashcards
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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Answer: A simile uses 'like' or 'as'; a metaphor states a comparison directly
A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor makes the comparison without those connecting words.
Which sentence contains a grammatical error?
Answer: Him and me played basketball.
'Him and me' should be 'He and I' because they are subjects of the verb 'played.'
What is the role of a concluding sentence in a paragraph?
Answer: To restate and wrap up the paragraph's main idea
A concluding sentence summarizes the paragraph and signals to the reader that the idea is complete.
On the OAA, which signal word indicates contrast between two ideas?
Answer: However
'However' is a transitional word that signals a shift or contrast between two ideas.
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
Answer: I wanted pizza, but we ordered tacos.
A compound sentence joins two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction like 'but.'
What does 'point of view' mean in a written text?
Answer: The perspective from which the story is told
Point of view refers to who is narrating the story — first person (I/me), third person (he/she/they), etc.