FINAL Exam Study Guide 2b

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What is the role of the author when they aim to inform the reader?

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The author provides facts, details, and information to educate the reader about a specific topic.

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What does it mean to persuade someone?

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To persuade someone means to convince them to believe or do something through arguments or reasoning.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What does it mean to recycle?

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Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials to help reduce waste and protect the environment.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is the purpose of entertaining in writing?

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The purpose of entertaining is to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment through storytelling or humor.