English Exam Review

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What is a positive connotation?

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A positive connotation refers to a word that has a favorable or uplifting meaning, often evoking a positive emotional response.

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What does 'static' mean in literature?

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In literature, 'static' refers to a character that does not change or develop throughout the story.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite.