English II EOC Review

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas.

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What does 'suffrage' mean?

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Suffrage refers to the right to vote in political elections.

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What is repetition in literature?

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Repetition is the act of repeating a word, phrase, or entire line for emphasis.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal, dictionary definition of a word.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of imagery in literature?

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Imagery is used to create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping readers to visualize scenes.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries.

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What is an alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.