English II EOC Review

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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 by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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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'. For example, 'She is as brave as a lion.'

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What does it mean to annotate a text?

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Annotating a text means to add notes, comments, or explanations to the text to enhance understanding and engagement with the material.

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What is the theme of a literary work?

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The theme is the central message or insight that the writer conveys through the story, often reflecting on universal ideas or moral lessons.

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How should dialogue be punctuated in writing?

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Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation marks should be placed inside the quotation marks. For example: 'I can't believe it!' she exclaimed.

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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 or abstract ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is the purpose of 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, guiding the direction of the writing.

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What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, while a secondary source interprets or analyzes primary sources.

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.