ELAR Mid-Term

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What does the word 'frivolous' mean in the context of the sentence?

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Frivolous means silly or not important.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The rising action is the part of the story where the conflict is introduced and builds up to the climax.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or lesson that the story conveys.

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What type of conflict is 'Person vs. nature'?

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This conflict involves a character facing challenges from natural forces, such as a tornado.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the introduction of the story, where characters, setting, and background information are presented.

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What does 'plot' refer to in literature?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as.'