English I Random Review

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What are Informational texts?

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Informational texts provide facts in an organized format.

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What is the theme of a text?

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The deeper meaning of a text that may be stated directly or indirectly.

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What does tone refer to in literature?

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The author's attitude towards the subject or audience.

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What is dialogue in a text?

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Conversation between people in a text.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A hint about how a story will end.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of the main ideas in a text.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reasons behind a character's actions or behavior.