English I STAAR Terms Review

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What is an antagonist in a story?

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An antagonist is a character who acts against the main character.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'mood' refer to in literature?

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Mood refers to the general atmosphere of a story; it describes how the reader feels while reading it.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense part of a story; it is the turning point.

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What is the theme of a text?

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The theme is the lesson, message, or moral of a text.

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What is a protagonist?

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A protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges or conflicts.

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Define 'setting' in literature.

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Setting refers to the time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the difference between a static and dynamic character?

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A static character does not change throughout the story, while a dynamic character undergoes significant internal change.

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What is foreshadowing?

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