Semester One Test

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason an author writes a specific work; to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an example of alliteration.

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What is assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds within words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that imitate sounds.

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

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What does mood refer to in literature?

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing.

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What is a narrative poem?

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A poem that tells a story, often with a plot and characters.

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What is the definition of genre?

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A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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What is repetition in literature?

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The use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a point.

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What is a stanza?

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A grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.