Midterm Review

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What is personification?

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When you give human characteristics to something non-human.

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What is parallelism in writing?

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The use of similar structures in two or more clauses.

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What is the correct form of 'its' in the sentence: 'The dog wagged _________ tail happily.'?

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its

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What is the correct verb form in the sentence: 'Books on history _________ the shelves.'?

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line

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Which word has the MOST POSITIVE connotation: attractive, good-looking, gorgeous, pretty?

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gorgeous

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Define 'adverb'.

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A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

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What is an example of personification?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What is the purpose of parallelism in writing?

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To create rhythm and make the text more persuasive or memorable.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive form, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.

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What does connotation mean?

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The implied or associated meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.