9th Grade Midterm Review

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What is the theme of The Odyssey?

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Perseverance and loyalty

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Why does Penelope unravel the shroud each night?

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To delay marrying a suitor

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What is a dependent clause?

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A clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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Identify the pronouns in the sentence: 'She told them about the journey they would take.'

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She, them, they

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What does nonchalant mean?

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Calm and unconcerned.

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What is an independent clause?

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A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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

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What is the significance of loyalty in The Odyssey?

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Loyalty is a key theme that drives the actions of characters like Penelope and Odysseus.

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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 the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?

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To give hints or clues about what will happen later in the narrative.