My Perspectives Unit 1 Review

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First-person point of view

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The person telling the story

Answer explanation

The first-person point of view is defined as the perspective where the person telling the story is directly involved, using pronouns like 'I' or 'we'. This makes 'The person telling the story' the correct choice.

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A story about a person's life.

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all of the above

Answer explanation

A story about a person's life can be referred to as a memoir, personal narrative, or biography. Therefore, the correct answer is 'all of the above' as all options describe different forms of life stories.

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Theme

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message or life lesson of a story

Answer explanation

The theme of a story is its underlying message or life lesson, conveying deeper meanings beyond the plot. It reflects the author's insights about life, making 'the message or life lesson of a story' the correct definition.

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Reasons authors write:

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to persuade, inform or entertain

Answer explanation

Authors write to achieve various purposes, including persuading, informing, or entertaining their audience. The correct choice encompasses all these motivations, making 'to persuade, inform or entertain' the most comprehensive answer.

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Prose: complete sentences & paragraphs

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complete sentences and paragraphs

Answer explanation

Prose is written in complete sentences and paragraphs, distinguishing it from poetry, which uses lines and stanzas. Therefore, the correct answer is 'complete sentences and paragraphs'.

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Central idea

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Mainly about the text

Answer explanation

The central idea refers to what the text is mainly about, summarizing its primary focus. This distinguishes it from other concepts like theme or moral, which convey deeper meanings or lessons.

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"We hear the hissing of the wind." is an example of?

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personification

Answer explanation

The phrase "We hear the hissing of the wind" attributes human-like qualities to the wind, suggesting it can hiss. This is an example of personification, as it gives life to a non-human element.

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Synonym for distraught:

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upset

Answer explanation

The word 'distraught' means deeply upset or agitated. Among the choices, 'upset' is the closest synonym, as it also conveys a sense of emotional distress. 'Happy' and 'challenging' are opposite in meaning, while 'crazed' implies madness.

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Meaning of suffix -ness

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quality, condition, or state of being

Answer explanation

The suffix -ness is used to form nouns indicating a quality, condition, or state of being, such as in 'happiness' or 'darkness'. Therefore, the correct choice is 'the quality, condition or state of being'.

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Antonym for distraught

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calm

Answer explanation

The word 'distraught' means deeply upset or agitated. The antonym 'calm' indicates a state of peace and tranquility, which is the opposite of being distraught. Therefore, 'calm' is the correct choice.