Final Exam Review

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What is the author's purpose in a business letter requesting a meeting?

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To request.

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What is the function of dialogue in a play?

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To reveal character traits and advance the plot.

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What is the author's perspective?

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The author's attitude, beliefs, and feelings about the topic.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, such as 'The classroom was a zoo.'

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What mood is created by the sentence: 'The teacher's stern voice made the students silent'?

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Tense.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

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What is the significance of character traits in a story?

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Character traits help to define a character's personality and influence their actions and decisions.

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How does the setting affect a story?

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The setting provides context, influences the plot, and shapes the characters' experiences.

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What is the role of the main character in a narrative?

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The main character drives the story forward and is often the focus of the plot.