Final Exam Skills Review: Fiction

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What is dialogue?

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A conversation between/amongst characters.

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What type of conflict is represented when characters face a natural disaster?

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Character vs. Nature.

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What do myths represent?

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Myths represent the beliefs and experiences of a culture.

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What literary device is used when an author gives clues about what will happen later in the text?

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Foreshadowing.

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Which phrase has a negative connotation: 'A bold plan' or 'A reckless plan'?

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A reckless plan.

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What is the definition of foreshadowing?

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A literary device that gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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What is the difference between character vs. character conflict and character vs. nature conflict?

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Character vs. character conflict involves struggles between characters, while character vs. nature conflict involves struggles against natural forces.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message that a story conveys.

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What is the purpose of a flashback in a story?

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To provide background information or context by showing events that happened earlier.

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What is a negative connotation?

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A word or phrase that has a bad or unfavorable meaning.