English II EOC Review 1

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Speculate

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To guess or form a theory about something without firm evidence.

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Notorious

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Widely known, typically for some bad quality or deed.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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Deteriorate

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To worsen in quality, condition, or value.

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Benign

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Harmless; not dangerous.

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Context Clues

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Hints or information in the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.