English II Eoc Review

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What is the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work?

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Theme

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What tone is conveyed in a letter expressing regret for an accident?

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Apologetic

Front

Fill in the blank: I _____ that boy is wonderful.

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think

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What is the correct way to phrase: 'No, I won't eat no lima beans'?

Back

Change 'no' to 'any'.

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What is a synonym of 'curtail'?

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Reduce

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What is the author's purpose in a literary work?

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To inform, entertain, or persuade the reader.

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Define 'personification'.

Back

Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What does '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 difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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Affect is a verb meaning to influence; effect is a noun meaning the result.

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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'.