English I Final--Semester I, 2024

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What is a fragment in a sentence?

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

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is the tone of a narrator?

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The tone of a narrator refers to the attitude or emotional quality conveyed through their writing.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What does it mean to have diverse characters in media?

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Having diverse characters means including individuals from various backgrounds, cultures, and identities in storytelling.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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What is the difference between formal and informal language?

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Formal language is used in professional or academic settings, while informal language is used in casual or everyday conversations.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is the purpose 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.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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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.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the significance of character development in literature?

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Character development is important as it shows how characters grow and change throughout the story, making them more relatable and realistic.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3