Coach ginns midterm

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What is mood in literature?

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The feeling that a writer creates for a reader.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject, which can be described using adjectives like depressing, happy, angry, or excited.

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What is the central idea of 'Common Sense'?

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Pros and cons of separating from England.

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What was Jurgi's way out of his current condition?

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Drinking.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's reason for writing.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central topic or idea explored in a text.

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What is a 'symbol' in literature?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What is 'characterization'?

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

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What is a 'plot'?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.