Reading Midterm Review Fall 2024

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech that gives human traits to non-human things.

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What is the difference between external and internal conflict?

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External conflict involves an outside force, while internal conflict occurs within a character.

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What is figurative language?

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Figures of speech that go beyond literal meaning, such as metaphor, simile, personification, and hyperbole.

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What are the types of conflict in literature?

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The main types are internal conflict and external conflict.

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What does setting include?

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Setting includes the time and place of a story, including elements like time of day.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is symbolism in literature?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is characterization?

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