Literary Skills Check In - Uglies

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What is making a connection to personal experience in literature?

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Making a connection to personal experience involves relating a character's journey or situation to one's own life experiences, enhancing understanding and empathy.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities, such as animals, objects, or ideas.

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How does a limited point of view affect a story?

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A limited point of view focuses on the internal thoughts and feelings of one character, providing a deeper understanding of that character's experiences.

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What is the definition of limited point of view?

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Limited point of view is a narrative perspective where the narrator knows only the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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What is omniscient point of view?

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Omniscient point of view is a narrative perspective where the narrator knows everything about all characters' thoughts and feelings.

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Give an example of personification.

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An example of personification is: 'The flowers nodded their heads in the breeze.'

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What effect does a first-person point of view have on a story?

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A first-person point of view allows readers to experience the story through the eyes of a character, providing personal insights and emotions.

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What is the difference between first-person and second-person point of view?

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First-person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' and shares the narrator's personal experiences, while second-person point of view uses 'you' to directly address the reader.

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What is the purpose of dialogue in literature?

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Dialogue serves to reveal character relationships, advance the plot, and provide insight into characters' thoughts and feelings.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences or societal issues.