Reading SOL Review 1

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is foreshadowing?

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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 a theme in literature?

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The central message or insight about life that the author conveys through the story.

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What does 'skirted' mean in the context of avoiding a question?

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To attempt to ignore or evade a topic or issue.

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What is the main conflict in a story?

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The primary struggle or problem that the main character faces, which drives the plot.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is irony in literature?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy between what is said and what is meant.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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To provide a brief overview of the main points or ideas of a text.