9th Grade Midterm Exam Review

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a literary work.

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What is a copyright page?

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The second or third page in a book that contains the copyright information along with greater details about the publisher.

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What provides direct characterization?

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Something a narrator says about the character.

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What is a participle?

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A verb used as an adjective.

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What is a thesis statement?

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It provides a definable, debatable claim plus support.

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What is the definition of characterization?

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The process by which the writer 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 things that reveal the personality of the character.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message in a work of literature.

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What is the purpose of a conclusion in an essay?

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To summarize the main points and restate the thesis in a new way.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.