English II EOC Review

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the difference between a narrator and an author?

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The narrator is the voice that tells the story, while the author is the person who wrote the story.

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What does it mean to reinforce an idea?

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To reinforce an idea means to strengthen or support an existing idea, feeling, or habit.

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What is a genre in literature?

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A genre is a category or type of literature, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or drama.

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What does redundancy mean?

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Redundancy refers to the state of being no longer needed or useful, often due to repetition.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature, often used to make a comparison.

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What is bias in writing?

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Bias is a tendency to favor one side or perspective over another, which can affect the objectivity of the writing.

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What is an anecdote?

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An anecdote is a short, interesting story about a real incident or person, often used to illustrate a point.

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What is the purpose of a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or message in a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences.