Flashcard on Literary Devices and Personal Information

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help reveal the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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What is the theme of 'The Hunger Games' related to government control?

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The fight for freedom against the oppression and cruelty in a game of government control.

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What is direct characterization?

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A method of character development where the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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Provide an example of direct characterization from literature.

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'We are very miserable,' said Darzee. 'One of our babies fell out of the nest yesterday and Nag ate him.'

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How can Peeta's character be described based on the passage?

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Thoughtful and introspective.

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What point of view is 'The Hunger Games' written in?

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First person.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is the significance of the first-person point of view?

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It allows readers to experience the story through the narrator's personal perspective.

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What does 'characterization' mean?

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The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization?

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Direct characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is, while indirect characterization shows the character's personality through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.