Short Stories Review

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What is a theme in literature?

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The main idea or lesson of a story.

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In 'The Necklace,' what does Madame Loisel's happiness depend on?

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Valuable possessions and luxuries.

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What literary device uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two dissimilar objects?

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Simile.

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What is the opposite of a theme in literature?

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A minor detail or subplot.

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In 'Thank You, Ma'am,' does Mrs. Luella Jones give Roger $10?

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True.

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What drives the narrator's desire to help Doodle walk?

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Insecurity and pride.

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What is an allusion in literature?

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A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What does the term 'bad luck' refer to in stories?

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Unfortunate events that happen to characters, often affecting their outcomes.