Reading Semester 1 Exam 2024

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What does the word 'probe' mean?

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To probe means to search or explore something thoroughly.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The rising action includes the events that lead up to the climax and introduces conflicts for the main characters.

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What does the word 'bounty' mean?

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Bounty means a large amount of something, often referring to riches or rewards.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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What is the purpose of the exposition in a plot diagram?

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The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation of the story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action includes the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is resolution in a plot diagram?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.