English 9 Semester Exam Review

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When do you use a colon?

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To introduce information that is directly related to the preceding sentence, generally a list, a clarification, or a quotation.

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What is a primary source?

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An original document or piece of evidence that was created during the time being studied.

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Which of the following uses the colon correctly? Four teammates, Sarah, Ben, Alex, and Mia, shared their go-to workout routines: running, swimming, and weightlifting. True or False?

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True

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Which of the following is an example of narrative nonfiction? Unbroken, The Seventh Man, The Life of Pi, The Value of a Sherpa's Life?

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Unbroken

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What is a symbol?

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Something that stands for something else.

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What is the purpose of a colon in a sentence?

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To introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation.

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What distinguishes a primary source from a secondary source?

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A primary source is an original document created during the time being studied, while a secondary source analyzes or interprets primary sources.

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Provide an example of a narrative nonfiction work.

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Unbroken.

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What does it mean when something is described as a symbol in literature?

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It represents something else, often conveying deeper meanings.

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Identify the correct use of a colon in this sentence: 'She had three favorite fruits: apples, bananas, and oranges.' True or False?

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True