Semester Exam review

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What is tone in literature?

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

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word or phrase that has a similar meaning to another word or phrase.

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What is a summary?

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A summary presents the main points of a story in a concise form.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to look for clues in the story and use your knowledge to draw conclusions.

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What is the purpose of a literary analysis?

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The purpose of a literary analysis is to examine and interpret the elements of a text to understand its meaning.

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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'.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or concept that the author wants to convey.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality of a character.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea that runs throughout a literary work.

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.