English III Semester EXAM Review

English III Semester EXAM Review

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English

11th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Early American Literature?

Back

A broad term that encompasses the cultures and literatures of the Americas from the colonial period through the early national period of the United States.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of rhetorical devices in writing?

Back

To evoke a particular reaction from the listener or reader.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a character in a story?

Back

A person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story that performs actions and speaks dialogue, moving the story along a plot line.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What literary subgenre focuses on the darker aspects of human nature?

Back

Dark Romanticism.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an informational text?

Back

The specific language tools and techniques used in non-fiction writing to convey information effectively, including clear definitions, factual language, and organizational structures.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define 'rhetorical devices'.

Back

Techniques used in writing to persuade or evoke an emotional response from the audience.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of symbolism in literature?

Back

Symbolism uses symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to the text.

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