English I Semester EXAM Review

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What is the theme of a story?

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The central idea, topic, or point of a story, essay, or narrative

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What is the plot in a narrative or creative writing?

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The sequence of events that make up a story, whether it’s told, written, filmed, or sung

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What is the purpose of a resolution in a story?

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To resolve remaining issues and end the story

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What does a flashback do in a narrative?

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Moves the audience from the present to a scene in the past

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What is a flash-forward in literature?

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A short scene that jumps ahead to the future of the narrative

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three main verb tenses? Past, Present, Future, Conditional

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Conditional

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What is the role of context clues in a text?

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To provide hints for understanding unfamiliar words

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Tone in literature

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The attitude or mood conveyed by the author

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What is the purpose of paraphrasing in writing?

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To borrow, clarify, or expand on information without plagiarizing

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Who is considered the "audience" in literature?

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A group of people who have gathered to listen to or witness a public event