literary genres review

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To Highlight means...

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to show off an important point

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What is the best explanation for first-person point of view?

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Narrator speaks for themselves and is usually a character in the story. Pronouns: I, my, we, our, us

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What does the question stem "The author uses figurative language in this sentence most likely to —?" ask you to do?

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To explain why the figurative language is used

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To Illustrate means...

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explain or make (something) clear by using examples, charts, pictures, etc

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A written account of an individual's life written by someone else is called a...

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biography

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What is a genre?

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A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

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What is a tall tale?

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A humorous story with exaggerated elements, often based on a real person.

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What is the purpose of a narrative?

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To tell a story or recount events.

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What is a poem?

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A piece of writing that expresses feelings or ideas, often using rhythm and imagery.

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What is a drama?

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A genre of literature intended for performance, featuring dialogue and action.