MyPerspectives Unit 1 Test Review Topics

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What Point of View is used when the narrator is a character in the story?

Back

First Person Point of View

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Define personification in literature.

Back

Personification is giving human characteristics to non-human things.

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What is a simile?

Back

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

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What does an adjective describe?

Back

An adjective describes a noun.

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Identify an example of onomatopoeia.

Back

Words like 'crash', 'bang', and 'sizzle' are examples of onomatopoeia.

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What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

Back

Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and expressing ideas in creative ways.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

Back

A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an example of a noun?

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Examples of nouns include 'dog', 'house', and 'happiness'.

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What is the role of an adverb in a sentence?

Back

An adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating how, when, where, or to what extent.

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What is the effect of using onomatopoeia in writing?

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Onomatopoeia creates a sound effect that enhances the reader's experience and brings the text to life.