English 1-Semester Exam

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Onomatopoeia

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The formation or use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

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Hyperbole

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An extravagant statement; the use of exaggerated terms for the purpose of emphasis or heightened effect.

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Exposition

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The background information that the reader must have in order to understand the story.

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Concealment

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When a character can be seen by the audience but not by other actors onstage.

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Dependent Clause

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A clause that cannot stand on its own.

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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Assonance

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The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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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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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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Internal Conflict

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A struggle occurring within a character's mind, often involving emotions or decisions.