STAAR English 1 Review

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What is the sequence of events in a play, story, novel, or text called?

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Plot

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Fill in the blank: Eric and Kane put _________ phones on the teacher's desk.

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Their

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What is symbolism in literature?

Back

Using a tangible thing to represent an idea.

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How would you define tone in writing?

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Tone refers to how the author expresses their attitude through word choice and style.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The lesson or moral that the reader learns from the story.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.

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Define setting in literature.

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is a conflict in a narrative?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What does the term 'point of view' refer to in literature?

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.