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English 101 High School Flashcards

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This deck covers fundamental concepts in English 101 at the high school level, including grammar, literary devices, and writing techniques.

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What is a noun?

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
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Definition
What is a noun?
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Define a verb.
A verb is a word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun.
What is a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
Define a metaphor.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of an essay.
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English 101 High School Flashcards
TermDefinition
What is a noun?
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Define a verb.
A verb is a word that describes an action, state, or occurrence.
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun.
What is a simile?
A simile is a figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
Define a metaphor.
A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement?
A thesis statement presents the main idea or argument of an essay.
What is an adverb?
An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, often ending in '-ly'.
What is personification?
Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.
Define alliteration.
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.
What is the role of a topic sentence?
A topic sentence expresses the main idea of a paragraph and sets the tone for the content.