9th Grade Midterm Exam Review

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a literary work.

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What is a Works-Cited Page?

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The last page of your research paper where you list all the resources you have used in your paper.

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What is a hook in writing?

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A hook grabs your reader's attention and is typically the first sentence of the introductory paragraph.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when something a narrator says about the character provides insight into their personality.

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Which works' titles should be in quotation marks?

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Poems, short stories, and articles.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is an antagonist?

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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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 difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account, while a secondary source analyzes or interprets primary sources.

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What is the significance of the setting in a story?

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The setting establishes the time and place of the story, influencing the plot and characters.