Midterm Review

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What is a verb phrase?

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A main verb combined with one or more helping verbs.

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What role does theme play in literary analysis?

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It represents the underlying messages and universal truths the author conveys.

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In which scenario does parallelism enhance writing?

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Structuring arguments in a persuasive essay.

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What is a statistic?

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A numerical fact or piece of data, such as 'The average person walks 10,000 steps a day.'

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What is the role of a helping verb in a verb phrase?

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To clarify the tense, mood, or voice of the main verb.

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Define a verb.

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A word that shows action or state of being.

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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.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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What is the significance of character development in a story?

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It shows how characters change and grow throughout the narrative.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.