Review for the Unit 1 test

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What is Central Idea?

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The main idea or focus of the source.

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What does the allusion 'smoke and mirrors' refer to?

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Deceptive or misleading promises.

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What is the central idea of the passage about Thomas Edison?

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Thomas Edison's inventions still impact society today.

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In the phrase 'a real Scrooge', who does the allusion refer to?

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Ebenezer Scrooge.

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What does the allusion 'Pandora's box' imply?

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The discovery led to unforeseen and negative consequences.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature.

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What is the purpose of identifying the central idea in a text?

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To understand the main point or message the author is conveying.

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How can allusions enhance a text?

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They can add depth and meaning by connecting to familiar concepts or stories.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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What is the difference between a topic and a central idea?

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A topic is the subject of a text, while the central idea is the main point about that subject.