English: Semester 1 Review

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax of a story is the most exciting part of the story.

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What demonstrates external conflict?

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A headline like 'Tenant Fights with Landlord over Rent' demonstrates external conflict.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The news of what had happened spread round the farm like wildfire'.

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Who is Old Major in 'Animal Farm'?

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Old Major is a pig.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization occurs when the author tells the reader what the character is like up front.

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What is external conflict?

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External conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character or society.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author shows the character's personality through their actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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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 alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is a stock character?

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A stock character is a stereotypical character that is easily recognizable and often used in literature.