'24 Review: English IV-Semester Exam-Ms. Newman

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What story element provides the drama in a story?

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Conflict

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Identify the line from a Shakespearean tragedy that contains a simile.

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Look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under it.

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What term refers to the writer or speaker's attitude toward the subject?

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Tone

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What literary device hints at events later in a story and may add suspense or drama?

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Foreshadowing

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To which Notice & Note signpost does the question 'What does this question make me wonder about?' belong?

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Tough Questions

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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What is 'mood' in the context of literature?

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing.

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Define 'diction' in literary terms.

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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What does 'syntax' refer to in literature?

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The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

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What is 'irony' in literature?

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