Test Review: Flowers for Algernon

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony creates a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.

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Who is Dr. Nemur?

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Dr. Nemur is one of the scientists responsible for Charlie's surgery. He has concerns about using Charlie because of his low IQ.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is the use of hints or clues to suggest the action to come.

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Define climax in a story.

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Climax is the turning point or most intense moment in the story.

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What is the inciting incident?

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The inciting incident is the event that sets the main conflict into motion.

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What does the term 'rising action' refer to?

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Rising action refers to the series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in the story.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the narrative.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict that needs to be resolved.