ELA Final Study Guide -- Test on ________

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a story or account of events, whether real or fictional.

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What is suspense in literature?

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Suspense is a feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next in a story.

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What is the purpose of a hook in writing?

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The purpose of a hook is to catch the reader's attention and draw them into the story.

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What is free verse in poetry?

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Free verse is a type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter, allowing for more natural speech patterns.

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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 by stating one is the other.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of a story, often leading to the resolution.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.