Language Arts Midterm Review

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What is a Declarative sentence?

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A sentence that makes a statement or expresses an opinion. Example: 'I had to work late last night.'

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What is an Imperative sentence?

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A sentence that gives a command or request. Example: 'Please close the door.'

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What is an Interrogative sentence?

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A sentence that asks a question. Example: 'What time is it?'

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What is an Exclamatory sentence?

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A sentence that expresses strong emotion. Example: 'What a beautiful day!'

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What is mood in poetry?

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The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

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What is diction?

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The choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in writing.

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What is tone in poetry?

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The author's attitude toward the subject, which can be conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is an allusion?

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A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, or literary significance.

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What is a claim in persuasive writing?

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The final sentence of the introductory paragraph that directly answers the prompt and states what you are trying to convince others of.

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What is justification in persuasive writing?

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The explanation or reasoning that supports the claim.