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English 101 High School Flashcards

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

Key Terms

Term

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

Term	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.
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.