Short Story Test Period 6*

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a hint or suggestion of a coming event in a story.

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Why did Harrison take off his handicaps in 'Harrison Bergeron'?

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Harrison took off his handicaps because he was rebelling against the government.

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What literary device is used in the passage: 'only kindness that ties your shoes and sends you out into the day to gaze at bread'?

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The literary device used is personification.

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What motivated the narrator's desire to help Doodle in 'The Scarlet Ibis'?

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The narrator's desire to help Doodle is motivated by embarrassment and pride, but not safety.

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What is a synonym for the word 'annihilate'?

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Synonyms for 'annihilate' include 'wipe out' and 'destroy', but 'create' is NOT a synonym.

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Define personification.

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to inanimate objects or abstract concepts.

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What is the main theme of 'Harrison Bergeron'?

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The main theme of 'Harrison Bergeron' is the dangers of enforced equality and the suppression of individuality.

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What does the term 'motivation' refer to in literature?

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Motivation refers to the reasons behind a character's actions or behaviors.

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What is the significance of the title 'The Scarlet Ibis'?

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The title 'The Scarlet Ibis' symbolizes beauty and fragility, reflecting Doodle's character.

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What is a literary device?

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A literary device is a technique used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing.