Eng 9 Final Exam Review Semester 1

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What is a STRONG thesis statement?

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A strong thesis statement includes an opinion or position, a topic, and reasons, but does NOT include evidence.

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What is the climax in a story?

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The climax is the turning point in the story; it is the moment of greatest suspense.

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Define symbolism in literature.

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Symbolism is the use of an object, person, situation, or word to represent something else (an idea) in literature.

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Is it acceptable to use first person pronouns in a thesis statement?

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No, it is not acceptable to use first person pronouns like I, me, we, you, etc. in a thesis statement.

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Which of the following includes sensory details: 'The baking cake filled the kitchen with a vanilla aroma.' or 'The exciting roller coaster made the girl very scared.'?

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'The baking cake filled the kitchen with a vanilla aroma.' includes sensory details.

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What are sensory details?

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Sensory details are descriptions that appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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The purpose of a thesis statement is to clearly express the main argument or point of an essay.

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What is the exposition in a plot structure?

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The exposition is the introduction of the story, where characters, setting, and the main conflict are established.

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What is the resolution in a plot structure?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.