EOC Reading review

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What is the main purpose of a non-fiction text?

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To inform the reader.

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What is a character in a literary work?

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A person, animal, or imaginary creature in a story.

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What literary technique involves surprising or amusing contradictions?

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Irony.

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What term describes the tension or entanglement in a plot due to conflict?

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Complication.

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What is a genre in literature?

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A division or type of literature.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is based on imaginary events, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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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 does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is mood in literature?

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive text?

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To convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint.