EOC Reading Reveiw

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What is the definition of hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration.

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Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

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Boom!

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What word would you use to describe the tone of a passage that is straightforward and factual?

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Informational.

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Choose the word with the positive connotation: immature or youthful?

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Youthful.

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My kitten is a white fluffy cloud. This is an example of...

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Metaphor.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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Define personification.

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What does the term 'tone' refer to in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is the definition of alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.