HENG9 Sem1 Final 2

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a literary device that allows a character to remember past events, providing context and background to the current narrative.

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Who is the author of 'The Old Man and the Sea'?

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Ernest Hemingway is the author of 'The Old Man and the Sea'.

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What challenge does Penelope set for the suitors?

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Penelope challenges the suitors to shoot an arrow with Odysseus' bow through a series of 12 axe handles.

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Who is Liesel in 'The Book Thief'?

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Liesel is the protagonist who steals words and fights against oppression in a country that bans free thinking.

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Who was Jesse Owens?

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Jesse Owens was an American athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics, challenging Hitler's idea of Aryan superiority.

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What is the role of an antagonist in a story?

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An antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the narrative.

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Define allusion in literature.

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An allusion is a reference to another work of literature, person, or event, used to enhance meaning.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the significance of words in 'The Book Thief'?

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Words symbolize power and resistance against oppression, as Liesel uses them to create beauty in a harsh world.

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What does the term 'protagonist' mean?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.