English II Eoc Review

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', etc.

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What is the correct usage of the pronoun in the sentence: 'Jason is always earlier to class than ___.'

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The correct pronoun is 'I'. The sentence should read: 'Jason is always earlier to class than I.'

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What is a theme in literature?

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

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What is the difference between tone and mood in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created for the reader.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What does 'curtail' mean?

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To curtail means to reduce or limit something.

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What is the tone of an apologetic letter?

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The tone of an apologetic letter is one of regret and a desire for forgiveness.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.