ENGLISH 3 SEMESTER TEST

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What does the black cat symbolize in literature?

Back

Superstition and guilt.

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What is Scrooge's typical response to expressions of holiday cheer?

Back

"Bah! Humbug!"

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What profession did Edgar Allan Poe's parents have?

Back

Traveling Actors.

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What was a reason Poe and Sarah Elmira Royster did not marry?

Back

Her father disapproved.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase: 'as from the breath of a pestilence'?

Back

Simile.

Front

Define 'symbolism' in literature.

Back

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is the significance of a character's response to greetings in literature?

Back

It often reveals their personality and attitudes.

Front

Explain the term 'theme' in a literary context.

Back

The central topic or idea explored in a text.

Front

What is a 'metaphor'?

Back

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

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Define 'foreshadowing'.

Back

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