Fall Semester Test Review

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What is the main purpose of the body paragraphs in an essay?

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The body paragraphs consist of the main points and evidence for support.

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What is suspense in literature?

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Suspense is the growing tension and excitement as you read.

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What does the theme of a story represent?

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A story’s theme is a message about life or human nature that a writer wants readers to understand.

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What type of conflict is represented by Grady versus the mother bear?

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This is an external conflict.

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What is the role of the introduction in an essay?

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The introduction presents the main idea and sets the stage for the argument.

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What is the conclusion in an essay?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis.

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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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 an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story takes place.