English Midterm Review

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'. For example, in the sentence 'She runs quickly', 'quickly' is the adverb.

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'Later, I plan to ask my daughter for a huge hug!'

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The adverb is 'later'.

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What is the correct reflexive pronoun to complete the sentence: 'It's not your fault. Don't blame _________'?

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The correct reflexive pronoun is 'yourself'.

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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, often leading to the resolution.

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Identify the climax in the story: 'During the climax of the story…'

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The climax is when 'Mrs. White reaches for the latch on the door.'

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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Identify the resolution in the story: 'What is the resolution of the story?'

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The resolution is 'The door opens and no one is there.'

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What is suspense in literature?

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Suspense is the feeling of uncertainty or anxiety that a reader feels about what will happen next in a story.

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What is foreshadowing?

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

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere of a piece of writing, created by the author's word choice and style.