Literature 6 Midterm

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What is the definition of 'Nomad'?

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A person who travels from place to place without a permanent home.

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What does 'Pulverized' mean?

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Reduced to fine particles.

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What is 'Situational Irony'?

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A situation that is different from what normally happens.

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What is 'Annotating'?

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Making or furnishing critical or explanatory notes.

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What does 'Convalescent' mean?

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Recovering from an illness or operation.

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What is a 'Literary Device'?

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A technique used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing.

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What does 'Metaphor' mean?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things.

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What is 'Theme' in literature?

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The central idea or message in a work of literature.

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What does 'Protagonist' mean?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is 'Setting' in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.