English 8 June Exam

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Subject-Verb Agreement

A grammatical rule that ensures the verb agrees in number and tense with the subject.

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Present Tense

A verb tense used to indicate actions that are currently happening or are ongoing.

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Past Tense

A verb tense used to describe actions that have already occurred.

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Future Tense

A verb tense used to refer to actions that will occur at a later time.

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Simile

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

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Metaphor

A figure of speech that states one thing is another, implying a direct relationship.

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Personification

A figure of speech where inanimate objects or abstract ideas are given human characteristics.

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Apostrophe

A figure of speech that directly addresses an inanimate object or absent person as if they are present.

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Hyperbole

Deliberate exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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Irony

A rhetorical device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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Alliteration

The repetition of similar consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close succession.

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Onomatopoeia

A word that imitates the sound it describes.

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Assonance

The repetition of the same vowel sound in nearby words.

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Rhyme

The repetition of similar sounds at the end of words.

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Expository Writing

Writing that explains, informs, or presents information in a clear and organized manner.

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Topic Sentence

A sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

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Supporting Sentences

Sentences that develop and provide details related to the main idea stated in the topic sentence.

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Transitional Terms

Words or phrases that help guide readers through the text by connecting ideas.

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Shakespeare

A famous English playwright, poet, and actor, known for his contributions to literature in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

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Midsummer Night’s Dream

A comedic play written by William Shakespeare, featuring multiple intertwining plots and characters.

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Literary Analysis

An examination of a text that looks at its components such as themes, characters, and literary devices.