English 1 Final Exam Study Flashcard

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the beginning part of a story that introduces the characters and setting.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the correct verb form for '__________ leaders of both groups'?

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The correct verb form is 'There are (plural) leaders of both groups.'

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What is the function of a colon in a sentence?

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A colon is used to introduce a list or explanation.

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What does the term 'resilient' mean?

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Resilient means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the middle part of a story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the end part of a story where the conflicts are resolved.