Reading Comprehension Flashcard

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is the third person omniscient point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is the first person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is the theme of determination?

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A central idea in a story that focuses on the importance of persistence and resilience in overcoming challenges.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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A poetic device where the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of closely placed words.

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What is the second person point of view?

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A narrative perspective that addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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What is the third person limited point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is the purpose of literary devices?

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To enhance the meaning, create imagery, and evoke emotions in writing.