Westing Game Study Guide 2

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What does 'resemblance' mean?

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To look like someone or something.

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What does 'astounded' mean?

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Showing great surprise.

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What is a 'financier'?

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A person who 'plays' the stock market.

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What is the meaning of 'resolution' in problem-solving?

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The answer to a problem.

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What is 'irony'?

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Using words to mean their opposite.

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What is the significance of 'character development' in a story?

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The process by which a character changes throughout the narrative.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or message conveyed in a work of literature.

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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.

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Explain the term 'conflict' in a narrative.

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A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What does 'setting' refer to in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.