English 1 Review #1

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What is iambic pentameter?

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A type of poetic meter consisting of five feet, each foot containing an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable.

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What defines a flat character?

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A character that is one-dimensional and lacks depth or complexity.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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Who was Queen Elizabeth I?

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The queen of England from 1558 to 1603, during the Elizabethan era, known for her support of the arts.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is a round character?

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A character that is complex and undergoes development, often showing multiple traits.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis.

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What is the significance of the Elizabethan era in literature?

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A period marked by the flourishing of English drama and poetry, particularly the works of Shakespeare.