ELA Pass Prep

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What is an example of 'Man vs. nature' conflict?

Back

A dust storm is an example of 'Man vs. nature' conflict.

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What is the definition of setting in a story?

Back

Setting is defined as the time and place of the story.

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What does it mean to contrast?

Back

To contrast means to discuss the differences.

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How would you describe the son's tone in the dialogue: 'Father: We are going to Disney World! Son: Yay!!!!'?

Back

The son's tone is ecstatic.

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What is tone in writing?

Back

Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject; it describes how the story 'sounds'.

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What is the difference between tone and mood in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude, while mood refers to the feeling the reader gets from the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or message in a story.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions.

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What is a plot summary?

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A plot summary is a brief overview of the main events in a story.