9th ELA Test Review- Writer’s Workshop - Literary Terms- TMDG

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What is Dialogue?

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Dialogue is when characters speak to each other in a story.

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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'. For example, 'The bat flew as high as the sky above the hawk.'

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What is Foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used by authors to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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Provide an example of Foreshadowing.

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As the sky darkened, Sarah had a feeling something bad was about to happen.

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What is Irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Narration?

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Narration is the act of telling a story, which can be done by a narrator who may be a character in the story or an outside observer.

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What is a Monologue?

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A monologue is a long speech by one character in a story, often expressing their thoughts or feelings.

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What is Setting?

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Setting refers to the time and place in which a story takes place, including the environment and context.

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What is a Theme?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting on human nature or society.