Final Exam Review: English 1 2023

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite. Example: Saying 'Great job!' when someone has made a mistake.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a fictional story?

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The author's purpose in writing a fictional story is to entertain, inspire, or provoke emotions in the readers.

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What is internal conflict?

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Internal conflict is a struggle within a character's own mind, often involving emotions, decisions, or moral dilemmas.

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What is external conflict?

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External conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, or nature.

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What is a foil character?

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A foil character is a character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I’ve told you a million times!'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of a story, often where the main conflict reaches its peak.