Swain Fall Semester Exam 24-25

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The rising action is a series of events that create suspense and tension leading up to the climax of the story.

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What event introduces the rising action in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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The man from Maw and Meggins delivers bad news to the Whites.

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What does the term 'horde' mean?

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A large group of people, often gathered for a specific purpose.

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What is a conflict in literature?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or forces).

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Which of the following is NOT a conflict in 'The Elevator'?

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Martin’s father versus William Sleator.

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, such as setting, characters, and events that occurred before the main plot.

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What is the purpose of the exposition in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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To introduce the characters Mr. White, Mrs. White, and Herbert, and to explain the origin of the monkey's paw.

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Who is the author of 'My First Free Summer'?

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Julia Alvarez.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To analyze a text means to examine its components, such as themes, characters, and structure, to understand its meaning and significance.