Fall 2024 Test Review

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Define 'symbol' in literature.

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A symbol is a person, place, object, or event that represents something other than itself.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is the first sentence in a body paragraph that states the main idea of that paragraph.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

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A concluding sentence wraps up the main idea of a paragraph and provides a transition to the next paragraph.

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What are hints or clues in literature?

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Hints or clues are details that suggest what might happen later in the story, often referred to as foreshadowing.