End of the Year Review ELA

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader, appealing to the senses.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What is first-person narrative perspective?

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First-person narrative perspective is when the story is told from the viewpoint of a character using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is dialogue in literature?

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Dialogue is the written conversational exchange between characters in a story.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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 'like' or 'as'.

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What is allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature.

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the part of the story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic conflict.

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What is the purpose of a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.