Semester 1 English Exam

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What is satire?

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Satire is a literary technique that mocks or ridicules the stupidity of groups, individuals, institutions, or society.

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Who is the author of 'The Five People You Meet in Heaven'?

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Mitch Albom is the author of 'The Five People You Meet in Heaven'.

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What does 'setting' refer to in literature?

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Setting refers to the time and place in which the events of a literary work take place.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a contrast between what is stated and what is actually meant, or between what is expected to happen and what actually does happen.

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What is a static character?

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A static character is one who does not change in an important way during the course of the story.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A dynamic character is one who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is a plot in literature?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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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 a flashback?

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A flashback is a scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current point in the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.