Craft and Structure Literature

Explain how a character's actions and dialogue can help in character development.

• Character's actions and dialogue are irrelevant in understanding a character

• Character's actions and dialogue have no impact on character development

• Character's actions and dialogue do not provide any insights into a character's personality

• Character's actions and dialogue reveal personality traits, motivations, beliefs, conflicts, responses to situations, interactions with other characters, thoughts, emotions, and relationships, contributing to character development.

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Identify the five key elements of plot structure and briefly describe each one.

• Setup, Conflict, Climax, Resolution, Conclusion

• Introduction, Climax, Falling Action, Conclusion, Denouement

• Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

• Beginning, Middle, End, Climax, Conclusion

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What is the difference between first-person point of view and third-person point of view in literature?

• First-person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' pronouns, while third-person point of view uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' pronouns.

• First-person point of view is more common in non-fiction, while third-person point of view is more common in fiction.

• First-person point of view uses past tense, while third-person point of view uses present tense.

• First-person point of view is always unreliable, while third-person point of view is always reliable.

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Choose a theme from a book you have read recently and explain how the author develops this theme throughout the story.

• The theme of love and sacrifice is developed in 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald through the tragic love story of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan, Gatsby's willingness to sacrifice everything for Daisy, and the ultimate consequences of their actions.

• The theme of friendship and loyalty is developed in 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen through the rivalry between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy

• The theme of nature and survival is developed in 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins through the dystopian setting of Panem

• The theme of revenge and justice is developed in 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee through the character of Atticus Finch

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Provide an example of a simile and explain how it enhances the reader's understanding of a particular situation in a text.

• The protagonist's determination was like a roaring lion.

• The storm raged like a gentle breeze.

• Her smile was like a thunderous storm.

• The protagonist's determination was as soft as a feather.

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How can textual evidence be used to support a claim or analysis in literary analysis?

• By citing sources unrelated to the text

• By making up quotes that sound like they could be from the text

• By directly quoting passages from the text that illustrate the point being made.

• By using emojis instead of actual text

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Discuss the importance of foreshadowing in literature and provide an example from a book or story.

• Foreshadowing is a technique used to summarize the plot of a story

• Foreshadowing in literature is a literary device where the author hints at future events or outcomes in the story, creating suspense and engaging the reader. It helps build anticipation and adds depth to the narrative. An example of foreshadowing is in 'Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeare, where Romeo has a dream about his untimely death, foreshadowing the tragic ending of the play.

• Foreshadowing is only used in non-fiction books

• Foreshadowing only serves to confuse readers and should be avoided

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Identify and explain the use of personification in a poem or prose passage.

• Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.

• Personification is a device used to describe inanimate objects as if they were alive.

• Personification involves giving human characteristics to animals only.

• Personification is a technique used to describe human emotions in a literal sense.

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What is the significance of setting in a story and how does it contribute to the overall theme?

• Setting has no impact on the story's theme

• The significance of setting in a story lies in its ability to enhance the themes, mood, and context of the narrative, influencing characters' actions and decisions.

• Setting only serves as background information

• Setting is irrelevant to character development

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Analyze the use of symbolism in a text you have read and explain its deeper meaning in the context of the story.

• The use of foreshadowing in the text

• The weather patterns described in the background

• The correct answer would depend on the specific text being analyzed, but an example could be the green light in 'The Great Gatsby' symbolizing hope and the American Dream.

• The color of the protagonist's shoes in the story

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