Regents Types of Questions 24

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What is a Literary Element?

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Literary elements are the components that make up a work of literature, including plot, character, setting, theme, and style.

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What is Vocabulary in the context of literature?

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Vocabulary refers to the set of words that a writer uses in their work, which can affect the tone, style, and meaning of the text.

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What is Figurative Language?

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Figurative language is a literary device that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, to convey meaning in a more imaginative way.

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What is Author's Purpose?

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Author's purpose is the reason why an author writes a text, which can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What is Central Idea?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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Identify a common Literary Element: Character.

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Characters are the individuals that participate in the action of a literary work, and they can be complex or simple, static or dynamic.

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Define Theme in literature.

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Theme is the underlying message or the main idea that the author explores in a literary work.

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What is the significance of Setting in a story?

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Setting refers to the time and place in which a story occurs, influencing the plot and characters.

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Explain the term 'Tone' in literature.

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is a Simile?

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