Fall 24 Final Exam Review- Pre-AP English II

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What is parallel structure?

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Parallel structure, or parallelism, is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. It helps to create balance and clarity in writing.

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Provide an example of parallel structure in a sentence.

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"The store manager always closes the store, sets the alarm, and locks the door."

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What is pathos in rhetoric?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to the audience's emotions, aiming to elicit feelings that support the speaker's argument.

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Identify the three types of rhetorical appeals.

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Logos (logic), Pathos (emotion), Ethos (credibility).

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Classify the following: 'Walking at the park.'

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This is a sentence fragment.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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Classify the following sentence: 'Because they were late, Angie and David ran, and they burst through the doors to their seats.'

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This is a compound-complex sentence.

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What is the purpose of using rhetorical appeals in writing?

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Rhetorical appeals are used to persuade the audience by appealing to logic, emotion, or credibility.

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What is the definition of ethos?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to the speaker's credibility and character, aiming to convince the audience of their trustworthiness.