English II EOC Review

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same initial consonant sound is repeated in a series of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What should you do during the revising/editing section of a test?

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Make the changes in the text and look for the correct answer.

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Identify the sentence with correct comma usage: "The group, although excited, to be traveling stood quietly in line."

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Incorrect. The correct sentence is: "Marcus, one of the new students, tries hard to impress the team."

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What is a summary?

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A summary presents the main points of a story without providing detailed analysis or interpretation.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects.

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What is the purpose of revising a text?

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The purpose of revising is to improve clarity, coherence, and overall quality of the writing.

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What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?

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The theme is the underlying message or insight about life in a story, while the main idea is the central point or concept being conveyed.