English II Fall 2024 Midterm

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What is an Allusion?

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An allusion is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. It does not describe in detail the person or thing to which it refers.

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What does the 'S' in STEAL stand for?

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The 'S' in STEAL stands for 'Speech', which refers to what a character says and how they say it, providing insight into their personality.

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What is Mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing. It is the feeling that the reader gets from the narrative.

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What is 1st Person Point of View?

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1st Person Point of View is a narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of a character using pronouns like 'I', 'me', 'my', and 'we'.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'He was as strong as an ox!'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 Climax in a story?

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

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What is Plot?

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Plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.