ACT Reading

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the underlying message or central idea that the author conveys through the narrative.

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What is ironic imagery?

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Ironic imagery is a literary device that uses descriptions to highlight a contrast between expectations and reality, often to create humor or emphasize a point.

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What is the cause-and-effect relationship in a narrative?

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A cause-and-effect relationship explains how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect), helping to understand the motivations and consequences in a story.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the primary point or concept that the author wants to communicate, often summarizing the overall message of the text.

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What does subjective opinion mean in literature?

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Subjective opinion refers to a personal perspective or interpretation that may not be based on objective facts, often reflecting the narrator's feelings or biases.

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How can you identify the main idea in a passage?

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To identify the main idea, look for the central point that the author emphasizes, often found in the introduction or conclusion of the text.

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What is the significance of character development in a story?

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Character development is crucial as it shows how characters grow and change throughout the narrative, making them more relatable and the story more engaging.

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What role does setting play in a narrative?

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The setting provides the time and place of the story, influencing the mood, atmosphere, and context in which the characters operate.

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What is the difference between plot and theme?

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The plot is the sequence of events in a story, while the theme is the underlying message or moral that the story conveys.

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What is an example of 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', e.g., 'Time is a thief'.