10th English ELA Skills Review for Semester 1 Final

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What is Man VS. Nature conflict?

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A conflict between a character and natural elements.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most exciting point of the story, and a turning point for the plot or goals of the main character.

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What is rising action in a story?

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All of the events that lead to the eventual climax, including character development and events that create suspense.

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What is theme in a story?

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A big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand, often a 'life lesson' the main character learns.

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What is not related to the theme in a story?

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How a character is feeling.

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What is the central idea of a passage?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is falling action in a story?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is resolution in a story?

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The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reasons behind a character's actions and decisions.