English 3 Exam Review

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a complete thought that contains a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete idea.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is the significance of The Crucible in relation to the Red Scare?

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The Crucible serves as an allegory for the Red Scare, paralleling the Salem witch hunts with the Communist hunts of the 1950s.

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What is slant rhyme?

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Slant rhyme is a type of rhyme where the sounds are similar but not exact, often used in poetry to create a subtle effect.

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What did John Proctor do after signing his confession in The Crucible?

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He tore it up, rejecting the false confession and standing up for his beliefs.

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Who is Daisy Buchanan in The Great Gatsby?

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Daisy Buchanan is a character who avoids conflict and struggles with her feelings for Gatsby and her marriage to Tom.

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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'.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay, guiding the direction of the writing.

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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.