Unit 2 Test Prep

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What is the best definition of THEME?

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A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express.

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What is an antagonist?

Back

The person or thing that goes against the protagonist.

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Why is the narrator trying to get home?

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It is his birthday and his wife is throwing him a big party.

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What is Direct Characterization?

Back

The author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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What is Indirect Characterization?

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The author shows the reader about a character's personality through actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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What is a thematic statement?

Back

It is the idea the author wishes to convey about a subject.

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What is the difference between theme and subject?

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Theme is the underlying message, while subject is the topic of the story.

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What role does the protagonist play in a story?

Back

The main character who drives the plot forward.

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What is the purpose of a setting in a story?

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It provides the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.