Semester 1 Review - English I

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What punctuation is used to demonstrate a sarcastic remark?

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Quotations.

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What is tone in literature?

Back

The author's attitude towards the subject or audience.

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Which statement about the main idea is FALSE?

Back

The main idea is always the first sentence of every paragraph.

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What is personification?

Back

Giving human-like qualities to inanimate objects.

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What does silhouette mean?

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An outline of an object.

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What is the definition of sarcasm?

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The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

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What is a 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 summarize the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor does not.