2024 English 10 Fall Final (Long Way Down)

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What is the main conflict in a story?

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The main conflict in a story is the central struggle between opposing forces, which can be character vs character, character vs nature, character vs society, character vs self, or character vs fate/supernatural.

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What is a hyperbole?

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A hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, often used for emphasis.

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What is a linking verb?

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A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

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What is a main verb?

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A main verb expresses the primary action or state of being in a sentence, and it can stand alone as the main verb of a clause.

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Who is the author of 'Of Mice and Men'?

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John Steinbeck is the author of 'Of Mice and Men'.

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What is character vs character conflict?

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Character vs character conflict occurs when two characters have opposing desires or interests, leading to a struggle between them.

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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, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an example of an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence' or 'bittersweet'.

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What is the purpose of a euphemism?

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A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.

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What is an auxiliary verb?

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An auxiliary verb, also known as a helping verb, is used with a main verb to form a verb phrase that indicates tense, mood, or voice.