English II Literary Review

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What is the definition of 'Theme' in literature?

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Theme is the message the writer is trying to share with the reader.

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What does it mean to have an 'objective' tone in writing?

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An objective tone means the author has no emotion regarding the story he is telling.

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What are effective strategies for answering multiple-choice questions?

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Read the question and circle, highlight, or underline key words; make notes in the margins; justify your answers with evidence from the text.

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How many paragraphs should you aim to write on your state test?

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At least 3.

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What is the difference between 'mood' and 'theme' in literature?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere of the story, while theme is the underlying message.

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What is a 'character' in literature?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.

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What is the purpose of a 'hook' in writing?

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A hook is designed to grab the reader's attention at the beginning of a piece.

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What is 'point of view' in literature?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told.

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What is the role of 'setting' in a story?

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Setting refers to the time and place in which the story occurs.