DOL 12/11

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A group of lines forming a unit.

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What is a characteristic of informational texts?

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Use of factual information.

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What is the main purpose of an argumentative text?

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To persuade the reader.

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What is a common strategy for editing a written text?

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Checking for grammatical errors.

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Why might poets use metaphors?

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Metaphors can deepen the reader's understanding of the theme.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the difference between poetry and prose?

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Poetry uses structured verse and often employs meter and rhyme, while prose is written in sentences and paragraphs.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative text?

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To present the main argument or claim of the text.

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What does the acronym CUPS stand for in editing?

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Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling.

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What is the role of imagery in poetry?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind.