ELA Review

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To draw a conclusion means to

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make an inference.

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Cause

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The reason WHY something happens.

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The story's central turning point—the moment of peak tension or conflict—in a plot is called

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climax.

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Which sentence is written in 3rd Person Omniscient point of view?

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"Sylvia thought it was funny to see a woman wearing a fur coat in June."

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Figurative language is...

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language that uses words or expressions that are different from their literal meaning.

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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or message in a story.

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What does 'characterization' refer to?

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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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 the 'setting' of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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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.