American Lit EOC practice 2

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction, such as 'jumbo shrimp'.

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What is the difference between 'effect' and 'affect'?

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'Effect' is a noun meaning a change that has occurred, while 'affect' is a verb meaning to influence something.

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What does the transition phrase 'In addition' indicate?

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'In addition' is used to introduce an additional point or idea that complements the previous statement.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same initial consonant sound is repeated in a series of words, such as 'busy bee'.

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How do you determine the correct verb form in a sentence with compound subjects?

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When using 'neither/nor', the verb should agree with the subject closest to it. For example, 'Neither the parents nor the child wants the trip to be postponed.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities, such as 'the wind whispered'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create visual representations in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What is a sonnet?

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A sonnet is a 14-line poem with a specific rhyme scheme and meter, often exploring themes of love or nature.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay, guiding the direction of the writing.