English I Fall Exam Review 2024

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What does the phrase 'to be between Scylla and Charybdis' mean?

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To have to choose between two bad alternatives.

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What happens after the man builds the second fire in the story?

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The man builds the fire under a tree, and snow falls from the tree's limbs and puts out the fire.

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What is a third person omniscient point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows all the thoughts and feelings of the characters.

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What is the conflict type when a character struggles with their own decisions?

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Man vs. himself.

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What stage in the writing process involves sharing your work with others?

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Publishing/Presenting.

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Define 'Man vs. nature' conflict.

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A struggle between a character and natural forces.

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What is the purpose of editing/proofreading in the writing process?

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To correct errors and improve clarity and quality of the writing.

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What does '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 significance of a character's development in a story?

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It shows how a character changes or grows throughout the narrative.

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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'.