Extra Credit/EOC Practice #2 (TR)

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What is the author's attitude conveyed by a piece of literature?

Back

Tone

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What is an effective thesis statement?

Back

An effective thesis statement clearly presents the main argument and is specific, such as: 'English is the best subject because it is the most fun class and students learn more in that class than any other.'

Front

Which sentence is written correctly?

Back

I don't think my dad's hat will fit me.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'The frog fell flat as it flew across the frozen lake'?

Back

Alliteration

Front

Which sentence shows correct comma usage?

Back

Marcus, one of the new students, tries hard to impress the team.

Front

Define 'theme' in literature.

Back

Theme is the central idea or underlying message in a piece of literature.

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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 experienced by the reader.

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What is an allusion?

Back

An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.

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What is a metaphor?

Back

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

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What is alliteration?

Back

Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.