9 CP Short Fiction Unit Test Study Guide

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What is the main conflict in the story? How does the climax resolve it?

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The climax of a story is the turning point where the main conflict is resolved.

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How does the point of view affect the reader’s understanding of the main character?

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It provides insight into the character's thoughts and feelings.

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Definition: Where and when the story takes place. How does the setting contribute to the story’s mood?

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The setting provides context and influences the emotional tone.

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Irony

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Irony is when the opposite of what is expected occurs.

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What tone does the author use to describe the main character? What is the author’s tone toward her readers?

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Sympathetic and engaging

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How does the author’s description of the setting affect the mood?

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It establishes a tense atmosphere.

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Comparison using “like” or “as” to illustrate the main character’s emotions: As brave as a lion, As busy as a bee, As happy as a clam, As sad as a rainy day

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As sad as a rainy day

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What is a metaphor and how does it enhance meaning in a text?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another, enhancing meaning by creating symbolic connections.

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Symbolism can be identified in a text by looking for:

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recurring themes or motifs

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How does free verse affect the mood of a poem?

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It allows for a more natural and flowing mood.