9th Grade ELA Review

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What does 'connotative' mean in literary analysis?

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Suggested or implied meaning.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude towards the subject or audience.

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What describes a character who develops over the course of a text?

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A character who learns from experiences and grows.

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How do flashbacks affect narrative structure?

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They provide background information and context.

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What is an interpretation?

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An explanation of the meaning of something.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a text.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is the purpose of foreshadowing?

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To give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is a setting in literature?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.