Unit 2A/2B Review

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What is the definition of 'compare and contrast'?

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A text structure used to find the similarities and differences between two things.

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How many stanzas does a poem typically have?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, and the number can vary. For example, a poem can have 1, 2, 4, or more stanzas.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

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What does 'audience' refer to in a text?

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The intended group of people who are meant to read or engage with the text.

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What is the meaning of 'rhythm' in poetry?

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The overall flow of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.

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What is a 'text structure'?

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The way a text is organized, which can include structures like cause and effect, problem and solution, and compare and contrast.

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What is a 'stanza' in poetry?

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A stanza is a group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

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What is the purpose of 'figurative language'?

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To create imagery and express ideas in a non-literal way, enhancing the meaning of the text.

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What is a '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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What is 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.