English II EOC Review

Front

What is tone in writing?

Back

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

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does an optimistic tone indicate?

Back

An optimistic tone suggests a hopeful or positive outlook, often reflecting confidence in a favorable outcome.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does it mean if an author's tone is objective?

Back

An objective tone means the author presents information without personal feelings or biases, focusing on facts.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

How many paragraphs should a STAAR essay typically have?

Back

A STAAR essay should typically have 4 paragraphs.

Front

What is the purpose of revising/editing in writing?

Back

Revising/editing is meant to improve clarity, coherence, and correctness in writing by making necessary changes.

Front

What punctuation is used before a subordinating conjunction when joining two sentences?

Back

A comma is used before a subordinating conjunction when joining two sentences.

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CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

Front

What is a subordinating conjunction?

Back

A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'although', 'because', or 'if'.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Front

What is the difference between tone and mood in literature?

Back

Tone refers to the author's attitude, while mood refers to the emotional atmosphere experienced by the reader.

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CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.3A

Front

What is the significance of word choice in establishing tone?

Back

Word choice significantly impacts tone as it conveys the author's feelings and attitudes, influencing how the reader perceives the text.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What are some common tones an author might use?

Back

Common tones include optimistic, pessimistic, sarcastic, formal, informal, and humorous.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4