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What is a character?

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A person, thing, or animal in a story.

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What does it mean to cite textual evidence?

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To provide support for your claims using quotes, page numbers, and a lead-in.

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What occurs when events or complications begin to resolve in a story?

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Falling Action.

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Which term has a negative connotation?

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Stare.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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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 purpose of a lead-in when citing evidence?

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To introduce the evidence and provide context for the reader.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor directly states one thing is another.

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What is the definition of resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.