2nd 9 Weeks RI6 Test Review

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What is a Firsthand Account?

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A firsthand account is a direct or personal experience of an event, often told by someone who witnessed it.

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What is a Secondhand Account?

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A secondhand account is a retelling of an event by someone who did not experience it directly, often based on information from others.

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How do you correctly use commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, before conjunctions in compound sentences, and to set off introductory elements.

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What is the correct way to write the title of a chapter from a book?

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The title of a chapter from a book should be enclosed in quotation marks, e.g., "The Boy Who Lived".

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What are conjunctions?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', and 'nor'.

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What is the purpose of using commas in dialogue?

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Commas are used in dialogue to separate the spoken words from the speaker's tag, e.g., "Let's bake cookies, Annabel," I said.

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What is the difference between 'whether' and 'or'?

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'Whether' introduces alternatives, while 'or' connects two choices. For example, 'I can't decide whether I like cookies or cake more.'

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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What is the significance of Anne Frank's journal?

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Anne Frank's journal provides a firsthand account of her experiences during the Holocaust, offering insight into her thoughts and feelings.

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What is a quotation?

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A quotation is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts, typically enclosed in quotation marks.