EOC Review (Writing/Literary Terms)

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What is text structure?

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Text structure is the way in which an author organizes their information within a text to serve a purpose.

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Where should the thesis statement be placed in an essay?

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The thesis statement should be placed as the last sentence of your introduction.

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What punctuation change is needed in the following sentence: 'At my previous school, where I was president of the eighth-grade class I learned a lot about what it means to organize my time effectively.'?

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Insert a comma after 'class'.

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What point of view creates a formal tone in writing?

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Third person point of view (p.o.v.) creates a formal tone in writing.

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What does the word 'subsides' mean in the context of the poem?

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In the context of the poem, 'subsides' means to lessen or sink to lower levels.

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Define 'thesis statement'.

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis statement, providing closure to the reader.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person point of view uses 'I' or 'we', while third person point of view uses 'he', 'she', 'they', or 'it'.

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What is an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'as brave as a lion'.