ELA 9 Semester 2 Final Review

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What is a pun?

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A play on words.

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What type of verb is the capitalized word: I SHOULD take the shortcut to school?

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Helping verb.

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What is the definition of a protagonist?

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The hero and/or main character.

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True or False: Epic similes can be found in all pieces of literature.

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False.

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What is a transitive verb?

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The action in the sentence that also has a direct object.

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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 an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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Define 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 theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is a simile?

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