9th Grade Final Exam Review

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What type of point of view describes when the narrator is outside the story and reveals what several characters are doing, thinking, or feeling?

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Third person omniscient: A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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Which of the following is an appeal to the audience's emotions?

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Pathos: A rhetorical appeal that evokes emotional responses from the audience.

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What is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile: A figure of speech that directly compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'?

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

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What is the term for the type or category to which a literary work belongs?

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Genre: The classification of literature into categories such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, etc.

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What is the term for a character's struggle against an outside force?

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

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What is the term for a character's internal struggle?

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Internal conflict: A psychological struggle within a character, often involving emotions or decisions.

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What is the term for the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work?

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Theme: The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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What is the term for the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story?

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Foreshadowing: A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the term for the perspective from which a story is told?

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Point of view: The vantage point from which the story is narrated, such as first person, second person, or third person.