English 12 Midterm Review

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What does D-T-A-P-I-P mean?

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Don't talk about paper in paper.

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How do writers cheat on using 1st-person pronouns in an essay?

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Using phrases like 'in this writer's opinion', 'I think', 'I believe'.

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Who is Grendel's grandfather?

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Cain.

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How does Modred persuade the nobles to elect him king?

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By announcing Arthur's death.

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What is a 'Theme' in literature?

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A statement about people or life in general that stems from a literary work.

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What is the significance of 1st-person pronouns in writing?

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They indicate personal perspective and subjective opinion.

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Define 'Literary Analysis'.

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The examination of a text to understand its meaning, structure, and themes.

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What is the role of a protagonist in a story?

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The main character around whom the story revolves.

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What does 'Foreshadowing' mean in literature?

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

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What is 'Imagery' in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.