Review for English Final

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence has 1 independent clause and at least 1 subordinate clause.

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What does a summary need to include?

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A summary needs to include the main points.

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What is the reasoning in the statement: 'I don't want to have to look like everyone else.'?

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The reasoning is about the need for self-expression.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is when you use a word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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Symbolism is when a person, place, or object has its own meaning but suggests other meanings based on the context of the story.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause and no subordinate clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a literary technique where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning.

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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 an essay.