English 1 Semester 1 Exam Review

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What is a thesis statement?

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A statement or sentence that states the purpose of a paper or essay.

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What is the external conflict where the protagonist has a different opinion than the majority?

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Character vs society.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What type of figurative language is used in the phrase 'The sea lashed out in anger at the ships'?

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Personification.

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What is the definition of rhetoric?

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Using language effectively and persuasively in writing or speaking.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'it's going to sink like the Titanic'?

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Allusion.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To clearly outline the main argument or point of the paper.

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What are the main types of external conflicts in literature?

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Character vs character, character vs society, character vs nature, character vs self.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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How does personification enhance a piece of writing?

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It gives human qualities to non-human entities, making descriptions more vivid and relatable.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What are some common rhetorical devices used in writing?

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Metaphor, simile, alliteration, hyperbole, and rhetorical questions.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the effect of using allusion in writing?

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It creates connections to well-known stories or events, adding depth and meaning.