Multicultural Literature Final Exam Study Guide: Literary Terms

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What is omniscient narration?

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A common form of third-person narration where the narrator knows all the thoughts, feelings, and actions of the characters.

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What is a conclusion in writing?

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The final part of a document or piece of writing that summarizes the main points.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The primary point or concept that the text is mostly or mainly about.

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What is a flashback?

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A scene set in a time earlier than the main story, used to provide background or context.

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What is formal style in writing?

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A style characterized by a formal tone and structure, often used in academic or professional writing.

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What is dialogue?

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A conversation between two or more characters in a literary work.

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What is perspective in literature?

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The viewpoint from which a story is told, influencing how events are perceived.

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What is an excerpt?

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A short portion or segment taken from a larger text.

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What is inference in reading?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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What is prose?

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Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.