English II Final Exam--2 Points Per Question=100 Points

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What is the term for giving the source of a piece of evidence?

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Citation

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What literary device is exemplified by the phrase 'Baby, you're a firework'?

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Metaphor

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What type of essay discusses how the text portrays the Pony Express riders as heroes?

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Informative Essay

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What is not tolerated in academic writing?

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Plagiarism

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What do we call the words or phrases that support a claim?

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Evidence

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What is the purpose of a citation in academic writing?

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To give credit to the original source of information or ideas.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is the difference between an informative essay and an argumentative essay?

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An informative essay aims to educate the reader about a topic, while an argumentative essay aims to persuade the reader of a particular viewpoint.

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What is plagiarism?

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The act of using someone else's work or ideas without proper attribution.

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What is evidence in the context of writing?

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Information or details that support a claim or argument.