Fall Semester Exam Review

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What does 'draw' mean in the context of a competition?

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A contest that ends in a tie.

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What can you infer about a speaker who feels nervous about going with their family?

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They are not confident.

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What does the word 'club' refer to in the context of a heavy stick?

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A heavy stick or piece of wood.

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What is a strong piece of evidence to support the idea that high school students should wear uniforms?

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At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

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Identify the metaphor in the following sentence: 'The stars were diamonds in the sky.'

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The stars are compared to diamonds, suggesting they are bright and beautiful.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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What does 'evidence' mean in the context of supporting an argument?

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Information or details that help to prove or support a claim.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay or paper.