Yet another Semester 1 exam review: ELA 10

Question 1

In this type of writing, the author's perspective is usually neutral.

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non-fiction

Question 2

The most exciting part of a story's plot, when the action comes to its highest point.

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climax

Question 3

This type of writing tells a story.

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narrative

Question 4

This type of writing is used to illustrate a person, event or place, or communicate a mood.

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descriptive

Question 5

The feeling or atmosphere that the author tries to convey throughout a story or poem.

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mood

Question 6

This type of writing is used to express an opinion and convince readers to think or act.

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persuasive

Question 7

When an author gives non-human things human qualities and abilities.

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personification

Question 8

The main idea or message of a literary work.

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theme

Question 9

The main problem faced by the characters in a literary work.

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conflict

Question 10

Language that describes something that is opposite of what is expected.

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irony

Question 11

The mood or feel of a literary work.

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tone

Question 12

In this type of writing, the author may use characters or a narrator to express his attitude.

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fiction

Question 13

The main "people" in a literary work (may be animals, etc.)

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characters

Question 14

The way the characters solve the main conflict in a literary work.

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resolution

Question 15

Something that represents an idea, person, or event.

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symbol

Question 16

The author's attitude, conveyed by vivid words; positive, negative or neutral.

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tone

Question 17

The sequence of events in a literary work.

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plot

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