English 2 EOC Review

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What is the author's purpose in a passage?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, which can include to inform, persuade, entertain, or reveal significant impacts of a subject.

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What does 'déjà vu' mean in French?

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Déjà vu means 'already seen' in French.

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What factors can increase the frequency of déjà vu experiences?

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Déjà vu tends to happen more frequently during evenings and weekends, and is facilitated by stress or fatigue.

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How do contrasting conditions in a passage help develop a central idea?

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Contrasting conditions can illustrate differences that highlight the central idea, such as variations in acorn production by year.

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What percentage of people reportedly experience déjà vu at some point?

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60-70 percent of people reportedly experience déjà vu at some point.

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What is a common misconception about déjà vu?

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A common misconception is that déjà vu is a rare phenomenon, but it is actually experienced by a significant portion of the population.

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How does age affect the frequency of déjà vu experiences?

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Déjà vu is reported to happen more often in people ages 15 to 25.

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What is the significance of mast years in ecology?

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Mast years refer to years when trees produce a large number of seeds, which can have significant ecological impacts.

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What role does stress play in déjà vu experiences?

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Stress can facilitate the occurrence of déjà vu, making it more likely to happen.

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What is the relationship between déjà vu and emotions?

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Déjà vu can prompt feelings of fear or excitement.