English Final Exam Review Flashcard

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What does 'infer' mean?

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To understand information from clues.

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What is 'falling action' in a plot?

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The part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax has been reached and the conflict has been resolved.

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What is 'climax' in a plot?

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A decisive moment of maximum intensity.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison between two objects not using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a fable?

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A short folktale that teaches a moral or lesson.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two objects using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The central idea or message that the story conveys.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.