English I Midterm 2024-2025

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Claim

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A clear, specific argument in response to a prompt or question that supports the overall argument of an essay.

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Character Motivation

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The reason behind a character's behaviors and actions in a given scene or throughout a story.

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Evidence

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A quotation from the text that supports the argument you are making about how to interpret or analyze the text.

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Imagery

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Language that appeals to the five senses, creating vivid descriptions in the reader's mind.

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Simile

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A figure of speech comparing two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Thesis Statement

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A statement that presents the main argument or claim of an essay.

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Character Development

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The process by which a character is introduced, advanced, and possibly transformed in a story.

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Characterization

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The method used by a writer to develop a character, including their traits, motivations, and behaviors.

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Oxymoron

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A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.