English III Exam

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two contradictory terms appear in conjunction, such as 'bittersweet' or 'pretty ugly.'

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Define 'incorrigible.'

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An incorrigible person is someone who cannot be reformed or corrected.

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What does it mean to 'account for' something?

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To 'account for' something means to explain or justify it, often in terms of its causes or reasons.

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What is the purpose of a citation in academic writing?

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The purpose of a citation is to give credit to the original source of information and to allow readers to locate that source.

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What is the significance of the author's last name in a citation?

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The author's last name is crucial in a citation as it identifies the source of the information and helps in locating the work.

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What is the meaning of 'under the weather'?

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'Under the weather' is an idiom that means feeling ill or unwell.

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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 by stating that one is the other, such as 'Time is a thief.'

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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What does 'figurative language' refer to?

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Figurative language refers to the use of words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often used to create imagery.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey to the reader.