English IV 1st Sem Final Review

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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, e.g., 'The world is a stage.'

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The fourth part of the plot used to begin the process of solving the problem or conflict.

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What is rising action?

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A series of main events that lead to the climax of the story.

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Define climax in literature.

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The highest most intense part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a visual representation in the reader's mind.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters in a narrative.

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What is the resolution in a plot?

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The fifth and final part of the plot where the problem is resolved and the story concludes.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What is a symbol?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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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.