English 2 Final Review

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What does 'stealthily' likely mean?

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secretly

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What is the best definition of 'refute'?

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to prove wrong with argument or evidence

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One of the main uses of a colon is...

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to introduce a list or series

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What does 'wizened' likely mean?

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dried up or shriveled

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You must use a colon when you have a quotation if:

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the introduction is an independent clause (complete sentence).

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What is the meaning of 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or message in a work of literature.

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What is an 'allusion'?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What does 'irony' mean?

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A contrast between expectation and reality.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay.