Midterm Review

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is an argument that opposes or disagrees with a claim made by someone else.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits or qualities.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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What is internal conflict?

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Internal conflict is a struggle within a character, often involving opposing desires or beliefs.

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What is external conflict?

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External conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character or nature.

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What is the third-person limited point of view?

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The third-person limited point of view is when the narrator is outside the story and knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is the third-person omniscient point of view?

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The third-person omniscient point of view is when the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What is first-person point of view?

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First-person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we'.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true, often requiring support or evidence.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.