ELAR Midterm Review Part 1

Front

What is tone?

Back

The author's attitude toward the story.

Front

Who is telling the story in the following passage: 'Swimming is by far my favorite sport! You can wear fun swimsuits, swim all sorts of strokes, and dive into the water! I love that I feel free in the water. I pretend like I am dolphin swimming in the deep sea.'

Back

A character.

Front

What does the word 'brutal' mean in the context: 'It has been an extremely brutal summer with very hot temperatures.'?

Back

Harsh.

Front

What is an example of alliteration?

Back

Powerful pandas punch parrots.

Front

Which point of view are the following sentences written in: 'Whenever I go to school I always put my left shoe on first. Then I put on my right shoe. I tie my right shoe, then my left. Now I'm ready for the day!'?

Back

First person.

Front

What is a narrative?

Back

A story that is told or written.

Front

What is the main purpose of a story's setting?

Back

To provide the time and place in which the story occurs.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

Front

What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

Back

The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

Front

What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

Back

The central idea or message in a story.