World Literature Final Exam Study Guide

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What is the Abbey in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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The fortress-like building where Prince Prospero and his guests try to hide from the Red Death.

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Should every type of writing include a closing paragraph?

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True

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Which statement is NOT a simile?

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My backpack weighs a ton!

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What is an example of personification?

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The leaves danced across the hillside.

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What is the theme of the story in 'The Masque of the Red Death'?

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No one can hide from or escape death.

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Define simile.

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is the purpose of a closing paragraph in writing?

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To summarize the main points and provide a final thought.

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Identify a key characteristic of allegory.

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A narrative that uses symbolic figures and actions to convey deeper meanings.