English II EOC Review

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What is a subjective summary?

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A subjective summary includes opinion and personal interpretation, rather than just facts.

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What is an objective summary?

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An objective summary includes only facts and does not include personal opinions or interpretations.

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What does it mean to allude to something?

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To allude means to suggest or call attention to something indirectly or to hint at it.

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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, such as "The flower danced to the beat of my favorite song."

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What does the A in RACES stand for?

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The A in RACES stands for 'Answer', which is part of a writing strategy for constructing responses.

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What are the main purposes of writing?

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The main purposes of writing are to inform, entertain, and persuade.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is bias in writing?

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Bias is a tendency to favor one side or perspective over another, which can affect the objectivity of the writing.

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What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations attached to it.