Literary Analysis

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What is the exposition of a story?

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The introductory part of the story.

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Which source cannot be used to write a thesis statement for a literary analysis?

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Wikileaks.

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What does 'in medias res' mean?

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In the middle.

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What do the author's emotions represent in a story?

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Tone.

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What is an allusion?

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An indirect reference, usually to a historical or well-known person, place, or thing.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the story.

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What is the difference between mood and tone?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere of a story, while tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.

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What is a foil character?

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A character that contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities.

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What is a narrative arc?

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The chronological construction of plot in a novel or story.