10th Grade Semester Exam Study Guide

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What do the four skinny trees teach Esperanza?

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To have strength.

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When can a colon be used to separate two independent clauses?

Back

When the second clause is directly related to the first.

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What is figurative language?

Back

A type of communication that does not use a word's strict or realistic meaning.

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Why is Mango Street different from the other places she’s lived?

Back

They do not have to pay rent or share with anyone.

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Which of the following is an example of personification?

Back

All of the above.

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What is the main theme of 'The House on Mango Street'?

Back

The search for identity and belonging.

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Define 'metaphor'.

Back

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Back

To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What does 'symbolism' mean in literature?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is the significance of the setting in a story?

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It establishes the time and place, influencing the plot and characters.