English I Fall Final Review

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What two pieces of information should be included in the parenthetical citation of a book?

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Author's last name and page number.

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What is the main purpose of the excerpt discussing life expectancy for those born after 1985?

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To inform.

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In SOAPSTone, what does 'audience' refer to?

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The person or people being addressed.

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What is the first sentence in a body paragraph of an ECR?

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Topic Sentence.

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What is a phrase that has gained meaning different from the literal meaning of the words?

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Idiom.

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What is the definition of a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What does the term 'hook' refer to in writing?

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An engaging opening sentence designed to grab the reader's attention.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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To introduce the main idea of the paragraph.

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What is the definition of a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'persuade' mean in the context of writing?

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To convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint or take action.