ELA Terms Review Unit 4/5

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What is a complex-compound sentence?

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A sentence with two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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What genre does a novel set during the American Revolution with fictional characters interacting with real historical figures belong to?

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Historical fiction, because it combines real events with fictional elements.

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Who is most likely to be a clergyman?

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A person who leads religious services.

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What does it mean if a speech is full of appeals to pathos?

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It tried to make the audience feel strong emotions.

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What character type undergoes significant internal change throughout a story?

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Dynamic character.

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What is a static character?

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A character that does not undergo significant change throughout the story.

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What is a flat character?

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A character that is not well developed and does not have a complex personality.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To present the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is the definition of foreshadowing?

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

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What is the difference between first-person and third-person point of view?

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First-person uses 'I' or 'we', while third-person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they'.