Unit 1 Recap

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What is an appositive phrase?

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An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or clarifies another noun right beside it. For example, in 'My brother, a skilled musician, plays guitar,' 'a skilled musician' is the appositive phrase.

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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'Fagin, the dog, ran away.'

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'the dog' is the appositive phrase that renames 'Fagin'.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader. It can evoke feelings such as happiness, sadness, or tension.

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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'Alexandra, the girl he used to date, got married yesterday.'

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'the girl he used to date' is the appositive phrase that provides more information about 'Alexandra'.

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Identify the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'Lincoln gave his famous speech, the Gettysburg Address, at the dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.'

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'the Gettysburg Address' is the appositive phrase that renames 'his famous speech'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, such as 'The stony wall enclosed the garden.'

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What is consonance?

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Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity, often at the end of words, such as 'The lumpy, bumpy road.'

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.