Midterm Review

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What is 'chronological order'?

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Events are presented in the order they occur in time.

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What is effective parallelism?

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Using the same grammatical structure in a series of phrases or clauses, e.g., 'I want to learn, to grow, and to succeed.'

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, e.g., 'because' in 'We couldn’t go hiking because it was raining heavily.'

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What does the tone of a piece of writing refer to?

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The author's attitude toward the subject.

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What is a 'central claim' in an argumentative text?

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The most important point the author is trying to prove.

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Define 'adverb clause'.

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A dependent clause that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, often beginning with a subordinating conjunction.

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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 is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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What is the significance of the main idea in a text?

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It is the primary point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Information that explains, proves, or enhances the main idea.