English II EOC Review

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean to allude to something?

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To suggest or call attention to something indirectly; to hint at.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What does the word 'significance' mean?

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Importance or meaning.

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What is a transition in writing?

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A word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like the sun shining on a clear day.'

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What is the purpose of using personification in literature?

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To create vivid imagery and help readers connect emotionally with non-human elements.

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What are 'C' transitions?

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Words or phrases that help to connect ideas, such as 'consequently', 'furthermore', and 'however'.

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What is the difference between 'allusion' and 'illusion'?

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Allusion is an indirect reference, while illusion refers to a false perception.

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What is an example of personification?

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'The wind whispered through the trees.'