Eng 1 Midterm Review

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What strategy does Odysseus use to escape from Polyphemus's cave?

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He and his men hide under sheep to escape.

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What type of sentence is: 'The movie ended late, but we still stopped for ice cream.'?

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Compound sentence.

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What does 'suppliant' mean?

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A person seeking favor.

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What does the word 'fate' mean in the context of The Odyssey?

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The predetermined future.

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Fill in the blank: The committee ___ divided on this issue.

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is.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the definition of a complex sentence?

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A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the meaning of 'metaphor'?

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

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is an example of a theme in literature?

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The struggle between good and evil.