English II EOC Review

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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, 'His room looked as if a hurricane came through.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares one thing to another for rhetorical effect, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Chicken is a white fluffy cloud.'

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work. It reflects the author's message or the central topic.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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Why is figurative language used in writing?

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Figurative language is used to make writing more interesting and visual, to emphasize an idea, and to convey deeper meanings.

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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 personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is an anecdote?

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An anecdote is a short and interesting story about a real incident or person, often used to illustrate a point.