Midterm - Study Guide

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What is an action word?

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Verb: A word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

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What defines the location and time period of a story?

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Setting: The environment in which a story takes place, including the time and place.

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What is the opening statement in an essay that grabs the reader’s attention?

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Hook: A compelling statement or question designed to engage the reader's interest.

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What part of speech describes a noun by providing more information about it?

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Adjective: A word that modifies or describes a noun.

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What is the series of related events that make up a story?

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Plot: The sequence of events that form the main storyline.

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What is the main idea or argument presented in an essay?

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Thesis: A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the climax of a story?

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

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What is the conflict in a story?

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Conflict: The struggle between opposing forces that drives the narrative.

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What is a proper noun?

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Proper Noun: A specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, always capitalized.

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What is an adverb?

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Adverb: A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in -ly.