Question 1

Plot

Accepted Answer

The sequence of events in a story.

Question 2

Theme

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The central message or lesson in a literary work.

Question 3

Characterization

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The methods used to develop the personalities of the characters in a story.

Question 4

Setting

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The time and place in which a story takes place.

Question 5

Conflict

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The struggle or problem faced by the characters in a story.

Question 6

Point of View

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The perspective from which a story is told.

Question 7

Foreshadowing

Accepted Answer

Hints or clues that suggest what will happen later in the story.

Question 8

Irony

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A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.

Question 9

Tone

Accepted Answer

The author's attitude towards a subject.

Question 10

Mood

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The atmosphere or feeling created in a literary work.

Question 11

Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Question 12

Simile

Accepted Answer

A comparison using "like" or "as."

Question 13

Metaphor

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A comparison without using "like" or "as."

Question 14

Symbolism

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The use of objects or images to represent abstract ideas.

Question 15

Alliteration

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The repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words.

Question 16

Personification

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Giving human qualities to non-human objects.

Question 17

Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Question 18

Onomatopoeia

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Words that imitate sounds.

Question 19

Idiom

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An expression that has a different meaning from the literal interpretation.

Question 20

Main Idea

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The central point or message of a passage or text.

Question 21

Supporting Details

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Information that helps to explain or prove the main idea.

Question 22

Inference

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A conclusion drawn based on evidence and reasoning.

Question 23

Context Clues

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Information provided in the surrounding words or sentences to help understand the meaning of an unknown word.

Question 24

Author's Purpose

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The reason the author has for writing a particular text.

Question 25

Text Structure

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The way a piece of writing is organized.

Question 26

Compare

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Identify similarities between two or more things.

Question 27

Contrast

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Identify differences between two or more things.

Question 28

Cause and Effect

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The relationship between events where one event is the result of another.

Question 29

Sequence

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The order in which events occur.

Question 30

Problem-Solution

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The presentation of a problem followed by possible solutions.

Question 31

Bias

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Prejudice or favoritism towards a particular viewpoint.

Question 32

Fact

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A statement that can be proven true or false.

Question 33

Opinion

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A statement based on personal belief or judgment.

Question 34

Evidence

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Information that supports a claim or statement.

Question 35

Primary Source

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An original document or firsthand account of an event.

Question 36

Secondary Source

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A document or account created by someone who did not directly witness or participate in the event.

Question 37

Theme

Accepted Answer

The central message or lesson in a literary work.

Question 38

Genre

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A category or type of literature, such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.

Question 39

Plot

Accepted Answer

The sequence of events in a story.

Question 40

Exposition

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The introduction to a story that provides background information.

Question 41

Rising Action

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The events leading up to the climax.

Question 42

Climax

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The turning point or most intense moment in a story.

Question 43

Falling Action

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The events that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution.

Question 44

Resolution

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The final outcome or solution to the conflict in a story.

Question 45

Stanza

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A group of lines in a poem, similar to a paragraph in prose.

Question 46

Rhyme

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The repetition of similar sounds at the end of words.

Question 47

Rhythm

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The pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in a line of poetry.

Question 48

Meter

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The regular pattern of beats in a line of poetry.

Question 49

Protagonist

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The main character in a literary work.

Question 50

Antagonist

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

Question 51

Foil

Accepted Answer

A character who contrasts with another character to highlight their qualities.

Question 52

Suspense

Accepted Answer

The feeling of uncertainty or tension in a story.

Question 53

Diction

Accepted Answer

The author's choice of words and phrases.

Question 54

Tone

Accepted Answer

The author's attitude towards a subject.

Question 55

Figurative Language

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to create imagery and meaning.

Question 56

Dialogue

Accepted Answer

Conversation between characters in a literary work.

Question 57

Flashback

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A scene that interrupts the present action to show a past event.

Question 58

Foreshadowing

Accepted Answer

Hints or clues that suggest what will happen later in the story.

Question 59

Inference

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A conclusion drawn based on evidence and reasoning.

Question 60

Connotation

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The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries.

Question 61

Denotation

Accepted Answer

The literal or dictionary definition of a word.

Question 62