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English Key Terms Flashcards

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that sound the same as what they represent

Examples include ‘buzz’ for a bee or ‘sizzle’ for frying.

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Define alliteration.

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The use of the same letter at the beginning of words that are close

Common in poetry and tongue twisters.

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What is personification?

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To give an inanimate object human characteristics

Example: ‘The wind whispered through the trees.’

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Explain simile.

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To describe something ‘as’ or ‘like’ something else

Example: ‘Her smile is like the sun.’

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What does repetition refer to in poetry?

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To use the same word/phrase more than once

Often used for emphasis or rhythm.

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Define metaphor.

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Comparing two things by saying they are each other

Example: ‘Time is a thief.’

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What is enjambment?

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The continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line

Creates a sense of movement in poetry.

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What is rhythm in poetry?

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This describes the beat of a poem

Influences the flow and pace of the reading.

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Define rhyme.

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When lines of poetry end with the same sounds

Commonly used in various poetic forms.

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What is a stanza?

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Groups of lines in a poem (a verse)

Similar to a paragraph in prose.

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Define assonance.

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When vowel sounds within words are the same or very similar

Enhances the musical quality of poetry.

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What is a pivot in poetry?

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Point at which poem changes mood, time, etc.

Often signifies a thematic shift.

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What is caesura?

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A pause within a line of poetry to give emphasis

Can create a dramatic effect.

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Define irony.

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Use of words or phrases that are often sarcastic and or humorous

It often conveys a meaning opposite to its literal meaning.

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What are fricatives?

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Soft, breathy sounds: s, z, th, f

These sounds are produced by forcing air through a narrow channel.

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Define plosives.

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Hard, explosive sounds: p, t, k, b, g, d

Produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract.

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What is sibilance?

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Sounded with a hissing effect, for example s, sh

Adds a musical quality to poetry.

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Define superlative.

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Expressing the highest or a very high degree of a quality

Example: ‘best’, ‘tallest’.

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What is juxtaposition?

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Two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

Highlights differences or creates tension.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Be a warning or indication of (a future event)

Often used in narratives to create suspense.

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Define lexical set.

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A group of words with the same topic, function or form

Helps in categorizing vocabulary.

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What are archaisms?

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Words that are very old or old-fashioned

Example: ‘thee’, ‘thou’.

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What is end focus?

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The most important information in a clause or sentence is placed at the end

Enhances the impact of the statement.

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What is an adjective?

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A word that describes or modifies a noun.

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True or False: Adjectives can be used to compare two or more nouns.

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True

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Fill in the blank: An adjective that describes a noun’s color is called a __________ adjective.

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descriptive

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What is a verb?

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A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a verb? A) Quickly B) Run C) Beautiful

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B) Run

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What are adverbs used for?

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To modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

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True or False: Adverbs can indicate how, when, where, and to what extent an action occurs.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The __________ of a sentence is the person or thing performing the action.

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subject

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What is a conjunction?

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A word that connects clauses or sentences.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a conjunction? A) And B) Quickly C) Blue

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A) And

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What is the purpose of a preposition?

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To show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.

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True or False: Prepositions can indicate time, place, and direction.

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True

36
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Fill in the blank: A __________ clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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independent

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What is a dependent clause?

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A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

38
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a dependent clause? A) When I arrived B) I arrived C) The car is blue

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A) When I arrived

39
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What is the role of a subject in a sentence?

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To indicate who or what the sentence is about.

40
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True or False: A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses.

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True

41
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Fill in the blank: The __________ of a verb indicates the time of the action.

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tense

42
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What is an interjection?

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A word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise.

43
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is an interjection? A) Wow B) Quickly C) Beautiful

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A) Wow

44
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What is the difference between active and passive voice?

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In active voice, the subject performs the action; in passive voice, the subject receives the action.

45
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True or False: Passive voice can make sentences less direct and more complex.

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True

46
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Fill in the blank: An __________ phrase is a group of words that adds meaning but does not contain a subject-verb pair.

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absolute

47
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What is parallel structure?

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The use of the same pattern of words to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance.

48
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Multiple choice: Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure? A) I like reading, writing, and to swim. B) I like reading, writing, and swimming.

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B) I like reading, writing, and swimming.

49
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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

50
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True or False: A thesis statement should be specific and arguable.

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True

51
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a literary device that provides hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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foreshadowing

52
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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.’

53
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of a metaphor? A) She is as brave as a lion. B) Time is a thief.

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B) Time is a thief.

54
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What is an oxymoron?

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A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

55
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True or False: An oxymoron can create a dramatic effect.

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True

56
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a repeated phrase or idea in a piece of writing.

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refrain

57
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What is the purpose of a hook in writing?

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To grab the reader’s attention and encourage them to continue reading.

58
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of a hook? A) In this essay, I will discuss… B) Have you ever wondered why…?

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B) Have you ever wondered why…?

59
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What is tone in writing?

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The author’s attitude toward the subject or audience.

60
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True or False: Tone can be described as formal, informal, serious, or humorous.

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True

61
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Fill in the blank: The __________ of a piece of writing refers to the overall feeling it evokes in the reader.

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mood

62
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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as.’

63
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a simile? A) The world is a stage. B) He is as fast as lightning.

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B) He is as fast as lightning.

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What is an alliteration?

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

65
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True or False: Alliteration is often used in poetry and prose for emphasis and rhythm.

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True

66
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Fill in the blank: The __________ of a story refers to the sequence of events that make up the plot.

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narrative

67
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What is a climax in a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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Multiple choice: Which part of the story is usually considered the climax? A) Exposition B) Rising Action C) Falling Action

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B) Rising Action

69
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What is a character arc?

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The transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of a story.

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True or False: A well-developed character arc can enhance a story’s emotional impact.

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True

71
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a recurring theme or idea in a literary work.

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motif

72
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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that evokes sensory experience.

73
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of imagery? A) The sky was blue. B) The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air.

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B) The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air.

74
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What is the purpose of dialogue in writing?

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To convey character interactions, advance the plot, and reveal information.

75
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True or False: Dialogue should sound realistic and reflect the character’s personality.

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True

76
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Fill in the blank: A __________ is a brief remark or comment made by a character in a play or story.

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line

77
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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

78
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing? A) The character finds a mysterious key. B) The character is happy.

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A) The character finds a mysterious key.

79
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What is a narrative perspective?

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The viewpoint from which a story is told.

80
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True or False: First-person perspective uses ‘I’ or ‘we’ to narrate the story.

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True

81
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the central idea or message in a literary work.

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theme

82
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What is a plot twist?

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An unexpected development in the story that changes the direction of the narrative.

83
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a plot twist? A) The hero wins. B) The hero’s ally is revealed to be a villain.

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B) The hero’s ally is revealed to be a villain.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in writing?

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To summarize the main points and provide closure to the reader.

85
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True or False: A conclusion should introduce new ideas or arguments.

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False

86
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Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of revising and editing a piece of writing.

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Proofreading

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