Semester 1 Review - English I

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What is the difference between 'effected' and 'affected'?

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'Affected' means to have an influence on something, while 'effected' means to bring about or cause something to happen.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human-like qualities are given to inanimate objects or abstract concepts.

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What is a flashback in literature?

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A flashback is a narrative technique that allows the reader to see events that happened in the past, providing context to the current story.

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What are informational texts?

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Informational texts are written works that provide factual information in an organized format, often used to inform or educate the reader.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, which can be expressed directly or indirectly.

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What is the purpose of a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as' to create a vivid image.

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What is the meaning of 'metaphor'?

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

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What is the role of imagery in literature?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create mental pictures for the reader, enhancing the experience of the text.

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What is the significance of the setting in a story?

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The setting provides the time and place in which the story occurs, influencing the plot and characters.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.