Unit 1 Review

Front

What is a serial comma?

Back

A serial comma, also known as an Oxford comma, is a comma used before the conjunction in a list of three or more items.

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using a serial comma.

Back

The dog likes to bark, sleep, and eat.

Front

What is the purpose of a serial comma?

Back

To separate items in a list.

Front

What is personification?

Back

Personification is a literary device where human-like characteristics are given to non-human entities.

Front

Provide an example of personification.

Back

The wind whispered through the trees.

Front

What is tone in writing?

Back

Tone refers to the author's feelings or attitude toward the subject matter.

Front

How can tone affect a reader's interpretation of a text?

Back

Tone can influence how a reader perceives the emotions and intentions behind the writing.

Front

What is parallelism in writing?

Back

Parallelism is a rhetorical device that involves using the same grammatical structure in a series of phrases or clauses.

Front

Provide an example of parallelism.

Back

She likes swimming, running, and biking.

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.