American Lit EOC practice 1

Front

What is rhetoric?

Back

Art of persuasion.

Front

What punctuation mark should be used in the blank: He is afraid of two things ___ spiders and senior prom?

Back

Dash.

Front

Which punctuation comes after 'For example'?

Back

Comma.

Front

Which transition word goes in the blank: We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other?

Back

However.

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

It begins each body paragraph and each topic sentence explains the point of that paragraph.

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Back

To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

Front

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

Back

A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

Front

What is the function of a concluding sentence?

Back

To summarize the main point of a paragraph and provide closure.

Front

What is an allusion?

Back

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature.

Front

What is the role of imagery in literature?

Back

To create vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.