Am Lit Sem1 EOC Review

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

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What is the best supporting evidence for allowing cell phones in schools?

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Students who use cell phones for comprehension and research perform better on standardized tests than those who refrain from cell phone usage.

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What is the strongest claim for starting the school day later?

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Studies have shown that teens need 9 hours of sleep for proper brain function.

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What is irony?

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Irony is the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning.

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What does the speaker in the poem want to do during the day?

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The speaker wants to dance all day and rest as evening and night approach.

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What is the definition of figurative language?

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Figurative language is the use of words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What is parallelism in literature?

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Parallelism is the use of similar structures in two or more phrases, clauses, or sentences.

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, which is then supported by evidence.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is the significance of supporting evidence in an argument?

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Supporting evidence strengthens an argument by providing proof or examples that back up the claim.