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 literary device describes a contradictory phrase that combines two opposing ideas?

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Oxymoron

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Which sentence shows correct comma usage?

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Marcus, one of the new students, tries hard to impress the team.

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What is a claim in writing?

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The writer's position on a problem or an issue.

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What technique is used in the phrase 'Life is too much like a pathless wood'?

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Simile

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

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The reason the author has for writing, such as to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience.

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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 the difference between a theme and a topic?

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A theme is the underlying message or insight, while a topic is the subject matter.