Unit 2 Assessment Review

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What is evidence?

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Facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim.

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What does it mean to be goofy?

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To be silly.

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How does a parallel plot enhance a story?

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By adding complexity and depth through multiple storylines.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device that creates suspense and anticipation for the reader.

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What is figurative language?

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Language used to create a special feeling or effect.

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What is an allusion?

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

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What is the purpose of context clues?

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To help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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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'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is the main conflict in a story?

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The central struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.