Reading SOL Pre Flashcard

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Where can people park for the next two weeks?

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The Crowne Plaza Hotel car park.

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What is an overstatement?

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When you use language to exaggerate your intended meaning (hyperbole).

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What does the heavy black cloak symbolize in the context of Mike's feelings?

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Sadness.

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What detail supports the idea that manga has become increasingly popular over time?

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Manga currently has its own section in many Japanese newspapers.

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What is a contradiction?

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A statement that says the opposite of another statement.

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What is verbal irony?

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When you say the opposite of what you mean.

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What is hyperbole?

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A figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis.

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What does symbolism mean in literature?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of a piece of writing.

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What is the significance of context in understanding a text?

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Context helps to clarify the meaning and significance of the text.