Part I of the English Regents: 24 multiple-choice questions

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What is the writer's purpose?

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It refers to the reason for the writer to write; the lessons he/she wants to teach us; the moral of the text; the central idea.

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What is tone?

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It refers to the attitude that the writer has towards subject matters.

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What is an example of repetition?

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An example of repetition is: 'yes, yes, and yes'.

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What is the central idea?

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It refers to a lesson, moral, message, or an overarching theme of a text.

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What is mood?

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It refers to the atmosphere that words help create. Mood is mostly felt by the readers.

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What is a theme?

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A theme is the underlying message or the main idea of a literary work.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create visual representations in the reader's mind.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is a metaphor?

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