EOC Prep English I

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, often used in poetry and prose for effect.

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What is setting in literature?

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Setting refers to the time and place in which a story takes place, providing context for the events and characters.

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What does the word 'ecstatic' mean based on context clues?

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Ecstatic means extremely happy or excited.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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How do you use 'its' and 'it’s' correctly?

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'Its' is a possessive form meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it’s' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has.'

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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 without using 'like' or 'as,' suggesting they are the same in some way.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the theme of a piece of literature?

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The theme is the central idea or underlying message that the author conveys through the story.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the primary point or concept that the author wants to communicate to the reader.

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What is context in literature?

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Context refers to the circumstances or background information surrounding a text that helps to clarify its meaning.