Keystones Vocab Prep 5

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What is mood in literature?

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The feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

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Identify the mood in the following description: 'The long, winding path was covered with a thick blanket of fog, and the only sound was the distant hooting of an owl.'

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Mysterious

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What is the term for the time and place a story occurs?

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Setting

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, e.g., 'I had to wait forever.'

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What creates suspense in a story?

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When the reader feels nervous or anxious about what is happening.

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What is the difference between mood and tone?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere, while tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.

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What is foreshadowing?

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

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Define character in literature.

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'as brave as a lion.'

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What is irony?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.