Unit 2 - The Holocaust

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal in structure. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', and 'yet'.

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What is the purpose of the conjunction 'but'?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to express exceptions or contrast between two ideas.

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony occurs when a character says something but means the opposite. It is often used for humorous or emphatic effect.

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony is when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.

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What is a present participle?

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A present participle is the -ing form of a verb used to indicate an ongoing action. For example, 'working' in 'The working men and women were given a paycheck.'

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What is the present perfect tense?

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The present perfect tense describes actions that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and are relevant to the present. It is formed using 'has/have' + past participle.

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What is the past tense of a verb?

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The past tense of a verb indicates that an action has already happened. For example, 'worked' is the past tense of 'work'.

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What is the present tense of a verb?

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The present tense of a verb indicates that an action is currently happening or is a general truth. For example, 'work' in 'I work at Shaw Industries.'

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What is the difference between present participle and present tense?

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The present participle (-ing form) indicates an ongoing action, while the present tense indicates a habitual action or a general truth.