English II: Midterm Review

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What does a sarcastic tone indicate?

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A sarcastic tone indicates that the author is mocking or ridiculing something.

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When is a flashback most effectively used in a narrative?

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A flashback is most effectively used at any point where context from the past is needed to clarify the present.

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What is a 'central claim' in an argumentative text?

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A central claim is the most important point the author is trying to prove.

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What is the central claim of the excerpt about climate change?

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The central claim is that immediate action on climate change is essential for survival.

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Which literary elements contribute most to establishing a story’s mood?

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Imagery, setting, and word choice contribute most to establishing a story’s mood.

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Define 'imagery' in literature.

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

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What is the purpose of a prologue in a narrative?

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The purpose of a prologue is to provide background information or context before the main story begins.

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Explain the term 'theme' in literature.

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The theme is the central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What is the role of dialogue in a story?

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Dialogue reveals character relationships, advances the plot, and provides insight into the characters' thoughts and feelings.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.