English II Final Exam FALL 2024

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the simile 'She is as sweet as sugar' imply about a person?

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It implies that she is kind and sensitive.

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What is the purpose of a call to action in an argumentative essay conclusion?

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A call to action encourages the reader to take a specific action or adopt a particular viewpoint.

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What type of sentence is 'Mary and Samantha took the bus'?

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It is a simple sentence.

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What is extraneous information?

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Extraneous information is information that is not essential to the sentence or paragraph.

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What are the three main types of sentences?

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The three main types of sentences are simple, compound, and complex.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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What is a complex sentence?

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

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What is the role of textual evidence in an argumentative essay?

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Textual evidence supports the claims made in the essay and strengthens the argument.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.