Unit 2 Review

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What is the meaning of the word 'milled' in the context of the sentence: 'The mustangs milled aimlessly'?

Back

The word 'milled' refers to moving around in a confused or aimless manner.

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What is the correct punctuation for parenthetical information?

Back

The correct punctuation is: 'Jane Goodall, one of the world's leading primatologists, studied chimpanzees.'

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What is the exposition of a story?

Back

The exposition is the part of a story where the setting and characters are introduced.

Front

What is a group of lines in a poem called?

Back

A group of lines in a poem is called a stanza.

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What does 'connotation' mean?

Back

Connotation is a word's emotional association, or the feelings it evokes.

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What is the definition of 'denotation'?

Back

Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

Back

Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas in writing.

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What is the difference between 'tone' and 'mood' in literature?

Back

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 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 the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey.