ELA Review

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What is the term for the problem a character faces in a story?

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Conflict

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What is a synonym for the word 'jeopardy'?

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Danger

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What does the word 'vacate' mean?

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To leave

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What is the antonym for the word 'superb'?

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Terrible

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What are the three main purposes for which authors write?

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Inform, persuade, entertain

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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or message in a work of literature.

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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What does 'foreshadowing' mean in a story?

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Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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What is the purpose of a 'climax' in a narrative?

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It is the turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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What is an 'allusion' in literature?

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A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.