Unit 1 Study Guide: Elements of Narration Test

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a narrative technique that involves returning to an earlier time in a story to provide context or clarity to the present events.

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What is the 1st Person Point of View?

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The 1st Person Point of View is a narrative perspective where the story is told using pronouns such as 'I', 'me', 'my', and 'we', allowing readers to experience the story through the narrator's personal perspective.

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Define 'theme' in the context of a story.

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The theme is the central topic or idea explored in a story, often reflecting the author's message or insight about life.

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What is the third person limited point of view?

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The third person limited point of view is a narrative style where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character, providing a limited perspective on the story.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a type of figurative language where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.

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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 a metaphor?

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

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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'.

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What is the third person omniscient point of view?

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The third person omniscient point of view is a narrative style where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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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 occurs, providing context for the events and characters.