The Hitchhiker Review

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What is the climax of 'The Hitchhiker Review'?

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The climax occurs when Adams makes the telephone call to his mother.

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Why does the author describe the setting as a 'bright shiny afternoon' with 'peaceful Ohio fields'?

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To offer a stark contrast - the bright day versus the dark and sinister outlook that Ronald has.

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What event foreshadows the appearance of the hitchhiker?

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Mother tells Adams not to pick up strangers.

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What was strange about the hitchhiker?

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He kept impossibly showing up.

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Where is the main character driving from Brooklyn?

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California.

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Define 'climax' in a story.

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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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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Explain the significance of setting in a story.

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Setting establishes the time and place of the story, influencing the mood and context.

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What does the term 'contrast' mean in literature?

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Contrast refers to the difference between two or more elements, often used to highlight their differences.

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What role does a protagonist play in a story?

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The protagonist is the main character around whom the story revolves.