English 1 Final Exam Study Flashcard

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what is expected.

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What character trait does David demonstrate by returning the wallet?

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David demonstrates honesty by returning the wallet to its owner.

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List the elements of plot in order.

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The elements of plot in order are: Exposition, Inciting Incident, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.

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What is the purpose of a short, funny story?

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The purpose of a short, funny story is to entertain the reader.

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What point of view is used in the sentence: 'I know it is time to go to sleep, but I can't stop playing my new favorite video game!'?

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The point of view is First Person.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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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'.

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is 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 the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story takes place.