ELA 7 - Final Exam Review

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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How do you punctuate a sentence with multiple clauses?

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Use commas to separate independent clauses and to set off dependent clauses when necessary.

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What should you include when citing a source with no known author?

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You should include the title of the source.

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What does the term 'barren' mean in a literary context?

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'Barren' refers to a lack of life or vegetation; it can describe a desolate or empty setting.

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Define personification.

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Personification is a literary device where human characteristics are attributed to inanimate objects, animals, or ideas.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it depends on an independent clause to provide meaning.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as,' while a metaphor directly states that one thing is another.

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What is the role of a thesis statement in an essay?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of the essay and guides the direction of the writing.