Senior Humanities Exam Review Lit/Poetry Terms

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What is the Hero's Journey?

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A narrative structure that outlines the typical adventure of the hero, including stages such as the call to adventure, crossing the threshold, and trials.

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What initiates the Hero's Journey?

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The call to adventure.

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Define a simile.

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

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'Time is a thief'?

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Metaphor.

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What is a motif in literature?

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A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

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What is the main argument or thesis of an essay called?

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Thesis.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.

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Define irony in literature.

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

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To present the main topic and outline the argument or thesis.