English 9A Session 1 Final Review Game

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What is the purpose of preparing for a semester exam in one sitting?

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To ensure focus and retention of information without distractions.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions found within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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What type of context clue uses similar words to help define an unknown word?

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Synonym context clues.

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What type of context clue uses opposite words to help define an unknown word?

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Antonym context clues.

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What is a definition context clue?

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A context clue that provides a direct explanation of an unknown word.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature that the reader is expected to recognize.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor makes a direct comparison, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.