English II EOC Review

What is connotation?

• The literal meaning of a word.

• The emotional and/or figurative meaning of a word.

• The grammatical function of a word in a sentence.

• The historical origin of a word.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is tone in literature?

• The author's attitude conveyed by a piece of literature.

• The main theme of the story.

• The setting of the narrative.

• The character's emotional state.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define metaphor.

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as.'

• A figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis.

• A comparison without using 'like' or 'as.'

• A statement that contradicts itself.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does it mean to analyze a text?

• To summarize the text briefly.

• To examine the text closely to understand its meaning, structure, and elements.

• To memorize the text word for word.

• To critique the text without understanding its context.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is foreshadowing?

• A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

• A technique used to create suspense by delaying the resolution of a conflict.

• A method of character development through dialogue and actions.

• A narrative style that focuses on the inner thoughts of characters.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is an extreme exaggeration called?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Understatement

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is an example of context clues?

• Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

• A summary of the text's main ideas.

• A list of synonyms for difficult words.

• A glossary at the end of a book.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What tone is conveyed in the phrase 'Wow! With a top speed of one hundred fifty miles per hour, that car can almost fly!'?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Angry

• Bored

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is author's purpose?

• To inform, entertain, persuade, or express an opinion.

• To summarize the main points of a text.

• To provide a detailed analysis of a subject.

• To critique another author's work.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does it mean that 'one test does not dictate your intelligence'?

• It emphasizes that a single test score does not define a person's overall abilities or worth.

• It suggests that intelligence can only be measured through standardized tests.

• It indicates that everyone has the same level of intelligence regardless of their test scores.

• It implies that test scores are the only measure of a person's potential.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2