Midterm Review

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is first-person point of view?

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The first-person point of view is a narrative perspective where the narrator uses 'I' or 'we'.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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Provide an example of first-person point of view.

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I walked to the store and thought about what I needed to buy.

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What does obstacle mean?

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A barrier or hindrance that prevents movement or progress.

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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 purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay or paper.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in 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.

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What is foreshadowing?

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