English II STAAR EOC

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What should you do if you do not know a multiple choice answer?

Back

Read each answer, eliminate, and make the best guess based on the answer I can connect most with evidence from the text.

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What does it mean to appeal to pathos?

Back

The use of emotions to convince a reader.

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What is an example of a subordinating conjunction?

Back

Although.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a transitional word or phrase?

Back

He said.

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What goes before the coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) when joining two sentences?

Back

Comma.

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Define 'coordinating conjunction'.

Back

A conjunction that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal rank (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Back

To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What does 'tone' refer to in writing?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the significance of context in understanding a text?

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Context provides background information that helps clarify the meaning of the text.