CIA Unit 2

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What is Anaphora?

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Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

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What does Paraphrase mean?

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Paraphrase means to say again in different words.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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An example of a metaphor is: 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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What is the second step to writing an objective summary?

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The second step to writing an objective summary is to choose what's important.

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What is a Simile?

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A Simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis.

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What is a Personification?

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Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to non-human things.

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What is the purpose of a Thesis Statement?

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A Thesis Statement presents the main argument or claim of a piece of writing.

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What is the difference between a summary and a paraphrase?

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A summary condenses the main ideas of a text, while a paraphrase restates specific information in different words.

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What is a Theme in literature?

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A Theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.