RLA Review of Semester 1

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device where the author provides clues or hints about what will happen later in the story.

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What type of sentence is this: 'Before she arrived at the mall, Sue took a wrong turn.'?

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This is a complex sentence because it contains an independent clause and a dependent clause.

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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 by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'His best friend was a Scrooge' compares a person to a character known for being miserly.

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What does the conversation between Cherry and Ponyboy reveal about Ponyboy?

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It reveals that Ponyboy is proud of the original names in his family.

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What is missing from the sentence: 'Beth will arrive soon, she is running late.'?

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A conjunction is missing; it should be 'Beth will arrive soon, but she is running late.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate. For example, 'The dog barks.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction. For example, 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is symbolism in literature?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. For example, a dove often symbolizes peace.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'