English Midterm Review

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What is the organization of a passage that describes how rainbows are formed?

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Descriptive

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What is figurative language that compares two things without using 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor

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What is the emotional meaning of a word called?

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Connotation

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Should a theme be a statement rather than just one word?

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TRUE

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What is the term for vivid descriptions of things seen, heard, smelled, touched, or tasted?

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Imagery

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What are the seven colors of a rainbow?

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Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor compares two things directly, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of imagery in literature?

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To create vivid and descriptive representations that appeal to the senses.

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What does it mean if a word has a positive connotation?

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It suggests a favorable or pleasant emotional response.

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What is the definition of theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a work.