Sorensson Elements of Fiction Review

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What is the first element of the plot diagram?

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Exposition: The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What literary device is used in the phrase 'Her skin was as white as snow'?

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Simile: A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What literary device is represented by the phrase 'We are a powder keg about to explode'?

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Metaphor: A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the phrase 'We roll like Moses, claiming our promised land' illustrate?

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Allusion: A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work.

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What is the purpose of annotating a text?

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To interact with, understand, and think critically about what the text is saying.

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What is the climax in a story?

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The turning point or the most intense moment in the plot.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What is 'characterization'?

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The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

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What is the difference between 'protagonist' and 'antagonist'?

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Protagonist: The main character; Antagonist: The character opposing the protagonist.

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What is 'foreshadowing'?

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