

English 2 Semester 1 Review 2024
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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an allusion?
Back
An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, often used to make a comparison or to provide context.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a hyperbole?
Back
A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What should you avoid in an explanatory essay?
Back
You should avoid including an entire story; instead, focus on providing clear explanations and relevant evidence.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'Midas touch' refer to?
Back
The 'Midas touch' refers to the ability to turn any venture into a success, derived from the Greek myth of King Midas who turned everything he touched into gold.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is active voice?
Back
Active voice is when the subject of the sentence performs the action of the verb, making the sentence clearer and more direct.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a metaphor?
Back
A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a simile?
Back
A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
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