Midterm Review

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What is diction?

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The words an author chooses to use.

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: Mrs. Wilson, with the other assistant principals, _____ planning graduation?

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was

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Which word has the MOST POSITIVE connotation: attractive, good-looking, gorgeous, or pretty?

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gorgeous.

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What is an example of personification?

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The alarm clock jumps to life at 6:00am.

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What is the correct verb form for the sentence: The football team ________ on Thursday afternoons?

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practices.

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Define connotation.

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The emotional or cultural association with a word, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is the difference between 'was' and 'were'?

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'Was' is singular, while 'were' is plural.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine it in detail to understand its meaning and structure.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.