Clash Of The Classes : Mid-Term Review

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What does the term 'cantankerous' mean?

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Irritable.

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What is the main idea of recycling?

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Recycling helps reduce pollution and conserve resources.

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What is the significance of evidence in supporting a claim?

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Evidence provides support and credibility to a claim, making it more persuasive.

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What is the role of anticipation and regret in poetry?

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They create emotional depth and connect the reader to the speaker's experiences.

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What punctuation is used to show possession?

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An apostrophe (') is used to indicate possession.

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What is the importance of context in understanding a text?

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Context helps clarify meaning and enhances comprehension of the text.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning, structure, and themes.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or point of a paper.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.