Short Stories and Essays

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What is parallelism in writing?

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A literary device that uses repetition of words or phrases.

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What is the definition of 'personification'?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is a 'round character'?

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A character that is complex and undergoes development.

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What is a 'flat character'?

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A character that does not change throughout the story.

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What is the title of the essay written by Lincoln Steffens?

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A Miserable Merry Christmas.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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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 is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.