Unit 2 Test Review

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What is the primary purpose of a summary?

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To present a brief, complete overview of a text.

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What is parallelism in writing?

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The use of similar grammatical forms to express ideas of equal significance.

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What is an archetypal character?

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A traditional character type recognizable across cultures.

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What is the author's central idea or claim in an argumentative text?

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The position the author defends.

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What are connotative meanings of a word?

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The associations or feelings a word suggests.

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What is the literal definition of a word?

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The explicit meaning of a word, without any emotional associations.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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What is the significance of tone in writing?

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Tone conveys the author's attitude toward the subject and influences the reader's perception.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.