English I Midterm 2024-2025

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What is Symbolism?

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Symbolism is when one idea, person, or thing stands for another, often representing deeper meanings or concepts.

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What is the Central Idea of a text?

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The Central Idea is the main point or argument that an author wants to convey about a topic.

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What does Text Structure refer to?

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Text Structure refers to how the author organizes information in a text, which can include various formats like chronological, cause and effect, or problem and solution.

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What is an Oxymoron?

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An Oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines two words that mean the opposite of each other, such as 'bittersweet'.

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What is Characterization?

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Characterization is the way a writer reveals information about a character, including their personality traits and motivations.

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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 or objects.

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What is Imagery in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A Metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, suggesting they are alike in some way.

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What is Tone in writing?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is Conflict in literature?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot and creates tension in a story.