ELA TEST PREP

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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Foreshadowing is a technique used to hint at future events in a story.

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What does setting refer to in a story?

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Setting refers to the time and place where a story occurs.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What is a character in a story?

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

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What is a conflict in literature?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.