ELA GMAS Day 1

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What is an allegory?

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A story in which all the characters, objects, and settings stand for something else.

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What is the author's main purpose for writing a passage about anacondas?

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To inform you about anacondas.

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What is a universal symbol?

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A symbol that represents a concept or idea that is widely recognized, such as a young child symbolizing innocence.

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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A protagonist is the main character whom we like and want to succeed, while an antagonist struggles to keep that protagonist from being successful.

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What type of irony is present when the audience knows the lead character is walking into danger?

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Dramatic Irony.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often the one with whom the audience empathizes.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

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What is situational irony?

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A situation where the outcome is significantly different from what was expected.

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What is dramatic irony?

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When the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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What is verbal irony?

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When someone says the opposite of what they really mean, often for humorous or emphatic effect.