HONORS ELAR/RLA 24-25 First Semester Exam

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a person says something that is the opposite of what he/she means.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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Foreshadowing is 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 conflict in a story?

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Conflict is a struggle between two opposing forces, usually the protagonist and the antagonist.

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What are the components of a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a literary device that interrupts the chronological sequence of events to provide background or context.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.