Finals Review (12th Grade)

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What acronym is used to remember coordinating conjunctions?

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FANBOYS

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What is diazeugma?

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The linkage of two or more verbs to a single subject.

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Which word's connotation best matches the sentence: 'The team gave a(n) (acceptable/spirited) effort that made me proud to be their coach.'?

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Spirited

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What type of plot is most likely found in an epic?

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A strong, clever youth overcomes many obstacles and defeats monsters on a long journey home.

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Does the prepositional phrase 'across the river' function as an adjective or an adverb?

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Adjective.

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What are the coordinating conjunctions represented by FANBOYS?

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For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is the purpose of a prepositional phrase?

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To provide additional information about a noun or verb.

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What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?

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An adjective modifies a noun, while an adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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What is the role of connotation in word choice?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association with a word beyond its literal meaning.