Finals Review (12th Grade)

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What is a preposition?

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A word that describes the relationship between two other words.

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How would you describe the diction in a passage that uses informal language and colloquial expressions?

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Colloquial, informal.

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What is apposition in grammar?

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A grammatical construction in which a noun or noun phrase is placed next to another noun for the purpose of explanation or identification.

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What is diazeugma?

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A construction in which a single subject governs multiple verbs.

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What is connotation?

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The implied or associative meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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What is the connotation of the word 'fussy'?

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Negative; implies excessive concern for details or cleanliness.

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Identify the diazeugma in the sentence: 'Ruth woke up, leapt out of bed, and got dressed.'

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'woke, leapt, dressed' are the verbs governed by the subject 'Ruth'.

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What is the difference between 'fussy' and 'neat'?

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'Fussy' has a negative connotation, while 'neat' is generally positive.

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What does it mean if a passage has colloquial diction?

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It means the language is informal and conversational, often using regional expressions.

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What is the purpose of using apposition in writing?

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To provide additional information or clarification about a noun.