English II EOC Review

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Allusion

Back

A reference to common knowledge, usually from history or literature.

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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

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Allude

Back

To suggest or call attention to indirectly, hint at.

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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

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Oxymoron

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The use of opposite words for effect.

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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

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External Conflict Types

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The three types of external conflict are Man v. Man, Man v. Nature, and Man v. Society.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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RACES Constructed Response

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To make a RACES constructed response outstanding, include a restated question, thorough answer, transitional phrases, and 2 pieces of evidence if needed.

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Antagonist

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A character or force in conflict with the main character (protagonist).

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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

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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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

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a literary work.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2