Flashcardizz Midterm Review

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What is the main focus of 'Dreamer in Scrubs'?

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The main focus of 'Dreamer in Scrubs' is Mia's experience as a child and her journey towards following her dreams.

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How does 'Trailblazing Surgeon' differ from 'Dreamer in Scrubs'?

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'Trailblazing Surgeon' focuses on Mary's entire life, while 'Dreamer in Scrubs' emphasizes Mia's childhood experiences.

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What is a more effective word than 'better' in a sentence?

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Stronger.

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What revision should be made to sentence 13 in 'Lady Edison, Margaret Knight'?

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After many attempts, her brother-in-law convinced the mill manager to hear Mattie out, and her invention was added to the shuttle.

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What is the most effective transition to add to the beginning of sentence 14?

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As a result.

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What does the term 'transition' refer to in writing?

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A transition is a word or phrase that connects ideas and helps the flow of writing.

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What is the purpose of a supporting detail in a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main idea.

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Define 'main idea' in a text.

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

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What is the significance of character development in a story?

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Character development is important as it shows how characters change and grow throughout the narrative.

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What does it mean to compare and contrast in literature?

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To compare is to identify similarities, while to contrast is to identify differences between two or more subjects.