English II EOC Review

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What is the definition of 'setting' in literature?

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The time and place in which a story takes place.

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What type of conflict is represented by a character struggling against natural forces?

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Character vs. nature.

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What does the verb 'clarify' mean in the context of writing?

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To make clear or easier to understand.

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What literary device is used when two unlike things are compared using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile.

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What is personification in literature?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is the definition of 'imagery' in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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What is 'plot' in a story?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is 'exposition' in literature?

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The introduction of background information in a story.

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What is an example of alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is the purpose of a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by a work.