Canfield English 12th First Semester Final

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What is a character who, through contrast, highlights the distinctive characteristics of another called?

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A foil is a character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character.

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What is a word-for-word repetition of a passage or phrase from a book or speech called?

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A quote is a word-for-word repetition of a passage or phrase from a book, speech, or other source.

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What is a long speech made by a character who is alone on stage, revealing private thoughts and feelings to the audience called?

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A soliloquy is a long speech made by a character who is alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts and feelings.

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What does it mean to purport?

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To purport means to claim or profess something, often without proof or evidence.

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What is a term for a nickname or alias?

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A moniker is a nickname or alias that is often used to refer to someone.

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What is the term for a character who opposes the protagonist?

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An antagonist is a character who opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.

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What is the difference between a quote and a paraphrase?

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A quote is a word-for-word repetition of a text, while a paraphrase is a restatement of the text in one's own words.

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What is an aside in drama?

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An aside is a remark made by a character that is intended to be heard by the audience but not by other characters on stage.

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What is the purpose of a monologue?

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A monologue allows a character to express their thoughts and feelings directly to the audience, often revealing their inner conflicts.

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What is a tragic hero?

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A tragic hero is a character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to their own destruction.