*Revised* English II Final Exam FALL 2024

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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. Example: 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper. It is typically found in the introduction.

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What is a call to action in an essay?

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A call to action is a statement that urges the reader to take a specific action or to think differently about a topic. It is often found in the conclusion.

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What is extraneous information?

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Extraneous information is information that is not essential to the main idea or argument of a sentence or paragraph. It can distract from the main point.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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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. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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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.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'