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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when something happens that is unexpected or contrary to what one would anticipate.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Front

Who is the protagonist in a story?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often referred to as the 'good guy'.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is the author's purpose when they aim to persuade?

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The author's purpose to persuade is to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or argument.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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What does personification mean in literature?

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Personification is the literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals or inanimate objects.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What is foreshadowing in a narrative?

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Foreshadowing is the use of hints or clues to suggest events that will occur later in the story.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Define metaphor in literary terms.

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

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile is a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is a character or force in conflict with the protagonist, often seen as the 'bad guy'.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine its components, such as themes, characters, and structure, to understand its meaning and implications.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D