English I Midterm 2024-2025

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What is the author's reason for or intent in writing?

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Author’s purpose: The reason an author has for writing a text, which can include to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

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What is the choice and use of words in writing?

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Diction: The specific word choice and style of expression used by an author, which can affect the tone and meaning of the text.

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How does a character change or grow over the course of a story?

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Character Development: The process by which a character undergoes significant internal change throughout the narrative.

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What is a problem that the main character or characters face in a story?

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Conflict: The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot and creates tension in the story.

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What is the turning point of a story, where the tension is at its highest?

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Climax: The moment in a story when the conflict reaches its peak, leading to the resolution.

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What is the underlying message or main idea of a literary work?

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Theme: The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative, often reflecting on human experience.

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What is the arrangement of events in a story?

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Plot: The sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the perspective from which a story is told?

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Point of View: The vantage point from which the story is narrated, such as first-person, second-person, or third-person.

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What is the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in a story?

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Foreshadowing: A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the emotional quality or attitude of a piece of writing?

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Tone: The author's attitude toward the subject, which can be conveyed through word choice and style.