English I Fall Final Review

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What is Ethos?

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Ethos is a method of persuasion that relies on the credibility and authority of the speaker to convince the audience.

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What is an Allusion?

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An allusion is a figure of speech that makes a reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance.

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How should the verb 'decide' be changed in the sentence: 'we decide to base our joint science project on the concept of increasing efficiency'?

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The verb 'decide' should be changed to 'decided' to maintain past tense.

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What is the main idea of the excerpt about soccer players?

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The main idea is that soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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What is Rising Action in a plot diagram?

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Rising Action is the stage where a series of events build suspense and conflict leading up to the climax.

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What is Pathos?

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Pathos is a method of persuasion that appeals to the audience's emotions.

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What is Logos?

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Logos is a method of persuasion that uses logical reasoning and evidence to convince the audience.

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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'.

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

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What is an Idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.