Ms. V- STAAR English II Review

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What is tone in writing?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is conflict in literature?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, often the main problem that drives the plot.

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun next to it.

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What is a relative clause?

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A relative clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun and usually begins with a relative pronoun like 'who,' 'which,' or 'that'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is a flashback in literature?

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A flashback is a narrative technique that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to provide background or context.

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What is the difference between the setting and conflict?

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The setting is the time and place of a story, while conflict is the central struggle or problem faced by the characters.

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What does it mean to combine sentences using an appositive?

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Combining sentences with an appositive involves using a noun or noun phrase to add information about a noun in another sentence.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.