EOG and Literary Terms

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What is the theme of a text?

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The main message or lesson that the author wants to convey to the readers.

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What does it mean when an EOG question asks 'What effect does the author create'?

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It is asking about the impact or result of the author's choices in the text.

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What is an objective summary?

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A summary that accurately reflects the main points of a text without personal opinions or interpretations.

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What does it mean to infer something in a text?

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To make an educated guess or logical conclusion based on the information provided.

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TRUE or FALSE: Figurative language is a way authors write that isn't meant to be taken literally.

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TRUE

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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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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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of a literary device?

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To enhance the meaning, create imagery, or convey emotions in a text.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reasons behind a character's actions or behavior in a story.