beNCHMARK TEST Vocab Reveiw

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What is the 'conflict' of a story?

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The big problem or quest that the character has to solve.

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What happens during the 'rising action' of a story?

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The character encounters obstacles while trying to solve the conflict.

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What are 'character traits'?

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The physical features and personalities of the characters.

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What is 'personification'?

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Giving an animal or object human-like qualities.

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What is 'expository' or 'information writing'?

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When the author is giving you information.

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What is the 'climax' of a story?

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The turning point where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What does 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the story.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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

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What is a 'simile'?

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

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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.