Review Competition

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What is a hyperbole?

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An exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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Tone is the author's point of view, while mood is how the author wants the reader to feel.

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What is the purpose of spring break?

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To give students a break from their studies.

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BOOM, BANG, POW are examples of what?

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Onomatopoeia.

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When did Black Sunday happen?

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April 14, 1935.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is mood in literature?

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The emotional atmosphere created by the author.

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Define alliteration.

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is a 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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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To summarize the main point or claim of an essay.