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What does the word 'mollify' most closely mean?

  • To make soft (correct)
  • To make hard
  • To enhance
  • To confuse

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word 'cacophony'?

  • The city traffic created a cacophony that hindered focus. (correct)
  • A cacophony erupted from the peaceful garden.
  • The musician created a cacophony of harmonious sounds.
  • The cacophony of laughter filled the room.

What does the root word of 'egocentric' imply?

  • Group-oriented
  • Other-focused
  • Independent
  • Self-centered (correct)

Which of the following describes something that is 'monolithic'?

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The word 'obsequious' primarily suggests which of the following behaviors?

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Which literary device is characterized by exaggeration for emphasis?

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What is the function of symbolism in literature?

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Which device makes a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'?

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Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

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What does a paradox typically express in a literary context?

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Which of the following best describes assonance?

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What technique involves the use of vivid language that appeals to the five senses?

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Which device is characterized by addressing someone or something that cannot respond?

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Which of the following defines a verb correctly?

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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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Which of the following is not classified as a subordinating conjunction?

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Identify the part of speech for the word 'quickly' in this sentence: 'She completed her homework quickly.'

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In the sentence 'The team won the game, but they played poorly', the word 'but' is functioning as which part of speech?

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Which of the following correctly lists the subject pronouns?

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What is the function of an interjection in a sentence?

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Which pair of words can be classified as coordinating conjunctions?

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Flashcards

Cacophony

A harsh, unpleasant sound caused by a combination of different sounds.

Mollify

To make someone calmer or less angry.

Egocentric

Thinking only of oneself and one's own needs.

Tangible

Something that can be touched or felt.

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Monolithic

A large, solid object that is all one piece.

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Pronoun

A word that takes the place of a noun, avoiding repetition. Example: "She" instead of "Mary".

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Adjective

Words that describe nouns. They add detail and specificity. Example: "Red" car.

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Linking verb

Words that link subjects to their complements. They describe being or state. Example: "She is happy."

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Conjunction

Words that connect words or groups of words. Some examples are "and", "but", and "because".

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Preposition

Words that show the relationship between nouns, pronouns, or phrases. Examples include "on", "in", and "under".

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Interjection

Words that express strong emotions but have no grammatical function. Example: "Ouch!" or "Wow!"

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Subject

The noun or phrase that the sentence is about. What the sentence is describing or talking about. Example: "The dog" in the sentence "The dog barked".

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Predicate

The part of the sentence that tells us what the subject does or is. The verb or phrase that describes or explains the subject. Example: "Barked loudly" in the sentence "The dog barked loudly".

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Theme

The central idea or message of a literary work that the author conveys.

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Plot

The sequence of events in a story that drives the narrative and involves conflicts and resolutions.

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Setting

The time and place where the story takes place, which can influence the mood and atmosphere.

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Characterization

The way an author reveals a character's personality, motivations, and relationships.

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Imagery

The use of vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the five senses, creating a picture in the reader's mind.

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Point of View

The perspective from which the story is told, determining who narrates and what information is revealed.

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Symbolism

Using symbols to represent abstract ideas or concepts, adding deeper meaning to the story.

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Dialect

The use of language specific to a particular region or group of people, reflecting their unique way of speaking.

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