Fall English Study Guide

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What does 'benevolent' mean?

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Kind

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During the writing process, what should be your focus during the editing stage?

Back

Grammar and spelling

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Where can you find context clues in a text?

Back

In surrounding sentences

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What is the best way to identify a story's theme?

Back

Analyze character changes

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What does 'jubilant' mean?

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Extremely happy

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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or message in a story.

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What is the purpose of editing in writing?

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To improve clarity, grammar, and overall quality of the text.

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How can you identify the main idea of a paragraph?

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Look for the topic sentence and supporting details.

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What does 'antagonist' mean in a story?

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The character who opposes the protagonist.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.