Spring Benchmark 2 Review: MLA, Tone Words, Devices

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What is personification?

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Giving inanimate objects human characteristics.

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What does the word 'beleaguered' mean?

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Surrounded; besieged.

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How do you cite a source in MLA format?

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Author's Last Name, First Name. "Title of the Work." Publisher, Year.

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What is the correct MLA citation for the work titled 'China's Left Behind Children' by Gary Johnson?

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Johnson, Gary. "China's Left Behind Children."

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What is the purpose of in-text citations?

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To avoid plagiarism and establish credibility for your argument.

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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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Define tone in literature.

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a visual representation in the reader's mind.

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What is irony?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

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What is a works cited page?

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A list of sources referenced in a work, formatted according to MLA guidelines.