Unit 3 Review

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'The moon shone bright like a diamond.'

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What are stanzas in poetry?

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Stanzas are groups of lines in a poem, similar to paragraphs in prose. They help organize the poem's ideas and structure.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The rising action is the part of a story where the tension builds and the plot develops, leading up to the climax.

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What is plot?

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Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What does structure refer to in literature?

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Structure refers to the arrangement of different parts of a literary work, such as chapters, scenes, or stanzas.

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What is the purpose of the climax in a story?

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The climax is the turning point of the story where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What are line breaks in poetry?

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Line breaks are the points at which a line of poetry ends and a new line begins, affecting the poem's rhythm and meaning.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that a literary work conveys, often reflecting on human experiences.