6D unit review vocabulary flashcards

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What is plot development?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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Example of figurative language: "The sun is very bright.", "The wind whispered through the trees.", "She ran quickly.", "He is tall."

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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What does the theme of a story refer to?

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The moral or lesson of the story.

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What best summarizes a story?

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A brief overview of the main events, climax, and resolution.

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What does it mean to make an inference in reading?

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To use clues from the text to understand something not directly stated.

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Symbolism in literature

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The use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense.

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Which of the following is an example of personification?

• "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky."
• "The car was very fast."
• "The cake was delicious."
• "He ran like the wind."

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"The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky."

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How does figurative language contribute to a text?

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By adding depth and meaning through symbolic references.

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What is the outcome of a story?

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The conclusion or resolution of the story's conflicts.

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What does it mean when a text implies something?

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It suggests something without saying it explicitly.