9 Weeks Study Guide

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What is a noun?

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A part of speech that refers to the name of a person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is irony?

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A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often used for humor or emphasis.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is a preposition?

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A part of speech that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The part of the plot that introduces background information, such as characters and setting.

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What is a verb?

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A part of speech that expresses action or a state of being.

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What is an adjective?

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A part of speech that describes or modifies a noun.

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What is a pronoun?

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A word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.