7th ELA literary terms--semester exam review

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What is man vs. self conflict?

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A type of conflict where a character struggles with their own emotions, thoughts, or decisions, such as guilt or a tough choice.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things, such as saying 'the cold was tearing him apart'.

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What are the types of external conflict?

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Conflicts that occur between a character and an outside force, including man vs. man, man vs. nature, and man vs. society.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude or feelings toward the subject matter, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, such as 'the cat scratched every inch of my body'.

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What is man vs. man conflict?

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A type of external conflict where a character faces opposition from another character.

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What is man vs. nature conflict?

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A type of external conflict where a character struggles against natural forces, like a storm or an animal.

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What is man vs. society conflict?

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A type of external conflict where a character stands against societal norms or laws.

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What is the difference between internal and external conflict?

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Internal conflict is a struggle within a character (man vs. self), while external conflict involves a struggle with outside forces.

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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', such as 'time is a thief'.