English II EOC Review

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What is connotation?

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The emotional and/or figurative meaning of a word.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude conveyed by a piece of literature.

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Define metaphor.

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A comparison without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What tone is conveyed in the phrase 'Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!'?

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Excited.

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What does it mean that 'one test does not dictate your intelligence'?

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It emphasizes that a single test score does not define a person's overall abilities or worth.

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What is denotation?

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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Theme is the underlying message or insight about life, while the main idea is the central point or concept of a text.

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What is author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes a text, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express an opinion.

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What is an example of context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is an extreme exaggeration called?

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Hyperbole.