English I Exam Review-No Novels

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What is second person POV?

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The writer speaks directly to readers in an informal style, using pronouns like 'you', 'your', and 'yours'.

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How does miscommunication affect the tragedy in a play?

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Miscommunication can lead to the tragic deaths of the main characters.

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What are the major events in a play's structure?

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Act I: Introduction of characters and conflict; Act II: Rising action and complications; Act III: Climax and resolution.

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What is a proper MLA in-text citation for a direct dialogue quote?

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"I can't believe it," she said (Smith 23).

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What should be included in the upper right-hand corner of a paper?

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Your last name and page numbers.

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What is the definition of a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that drives the plot.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message that runs throughout a literary work.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay in a clear and concise manner.

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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.

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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.