Weekly Warm-Ups Semester 1 Study Guide

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What is the past tense of 'are'?

Back

were

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What is the term for the creation of an individual character through distinctive features such as speech, thoughts, and actions?

Back

characterization

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What word means 'a place'?

Back

where

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What is the term for the number that represents '2'?

Back

two

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What is the word for one's opponent in a contest or conflict?

Back

adversary

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What is the definition of 'personification'?

Back

Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What does 'author's purpose' refer to?

Back

The reason an author writes a text, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What does 'claim' mean in the context of an argument?

Back

A statement that asserts something to be true.

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What is the meaning of 'apprehensive'?

Back

Anxious or fearful that something bad will happen.

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What does 'aptitude' refer to?

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A natural ability to do something.