EOT Review 1

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What is the correct usage of commas in a list?

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In a list, commas should separate items, but there should be no comma before 'and' in a simple list unless it is a serial comma (Oxford comma). Example: 'I like apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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What is plagiarism in the form of non-attribution?

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Non-attribution is when a writer uses someone else's ideas or words without giving proper credit to the original author, failing to acknowledge the source.

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What is assonance in poetry?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, creating a musical effect. Example: 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.'

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What is man vs self conflict?

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Man vs self conflict occurs when a character struggles with their own thoughts, emotions, or decisions. Example: A character deciding whether to tell the truth or lie.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is the purpose of internal citations in research?

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Internal citations give credit to the original sources of information or ideas used in a research paper, helping to avoid plagiarism.

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What is the difference between paraphrasing and quoting?

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Paraphrasing involves rewording someone else's ideas in your own words, while quoting involves using the exact words from a source.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the role of conflict in a story?

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Conflict drives the plot and character development, creating tension and challenges that characters must overcome.