English II EOC Review

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What does it mean to reinforce an idea, feeling, or habit?

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To strengthen an existing idea, feeling, or habit.

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What does it mean to convince someone?

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To cause someone to believe firmly in something.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning beyond the literal.

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What is the difference between a narrator and an author?

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Narrator-tells the story, author-wrote the story.

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What type of connotation do the words 'fat', 'obese', and 'overweight' suggest?

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Negative connotation.

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What is the definition of ethos?

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Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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What is the purpose of advocacy in writing?

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To support or argue for a particular cause or policy.

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What is the role of imagery in literature?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create visual representations in the reader's mind.