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An appositive phrase consist of an appositive and its modifiers
False
True
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A rhyme is a repetition of end sounds, especially with respect to the last syllable
False
True
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An epic catalog is a list of things, places, or events in epic poetry
True
False
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A pronoun replaces a noun an order to avoid repetition
False
True
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A metaphor is also comparison that uses like or as
False
True
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A word. Phrase or clause that does not. form a sentence
True
False
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Dramatic irony?
When the audience knows something the characters don’t
When the villain makes an evil plot and it falls through
Sarcasm
Something is said but it really means the oppposite
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The climax is a turning point of the story
True
False
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The claim is to see some thing that is true what other people might say it’s not true
True
False
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The exposition introduces the character, setting, and basic situation
False
True
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Rescue is when the hero saves someone from certain doom
False
True
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Allusion-a reference to another work of literature, person or event
True
False
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Symbolism is a device in literature where an object or person stands in a place as a God
True
False
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Verbal irony is a type of irony that is figure if speech in which what is said is opposite of what is meant
False
True
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A comma splice is a grammatical error in with you, is used to join two independent clauses
False
True
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Mood?
The plot the writer creates for the reader
The characters the author creates for the reader
The kingdom the author creates for the reader
The feeling that the writer creates for the reader
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The setting is the time and place
False
True
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Reason is the main idea or points that lead to the claim
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True
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Honor means the hero SOMETIMES brings honor on his name
True
False
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The indirect object indirectly receives an action located between a simple predicate and the direct object
False
True
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Linking verbs is a verb that expresses a state of being
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True
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Irony is a contrast between expectation and reality three types of irony are; situational, dramatic, and verbal
True
False
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Parallelism expresses related idea
False
True
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The counter argument is a stronger argument that agrees with the counterclaim
True
False
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The epic hero…
receives help, does deeds, undergoes a quest, leader, overcomes flaws etc.
Ultimate strength, understands greatness, insightful etc
Uses brain over brawl
Strong but uses power excessively, smart yet know it all, etc
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Consonance
Words that are like “BAM!” or “CRASH!”
Rhyming
Same words forwards as backwards
Repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end or two(more) words
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Appositive is a word that follows a noun and defines or amplifies its meaning
False
True
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Travels is when the hero takes a long journey, often visiting the dead and testing his endurance
True
False
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Evidence is which tends to prove or disapprove some
False
True
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The rising action is a series of events that build up to the climax and they are complications that build suspense
False
True
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A run-on sentences two or more sentences join without adequate punctuation or connecting words
True
False
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Power is that the hero is strong
False
True
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Suspense is an uncertainty or an anxiety the reader feels about what is going to happen next in the story
False
True
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Epic setting?
A far away kingdom the reader can access
Spans great distances and foreign lands
The map of a fictional area
A mythical place where the characters dwell
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The inciting incident is the first event of the rising action that Thressa protagonist in the resolution
False
True
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POV(point of view) is the perspective
True
False
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Alliteration
Repetition of middle words with consonants in close proximity
Repetition at end of word of a consonant in close proximity
Repetition of consonants
Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close proximity
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An epic is a long narrative poem telling of a villians deeds
True
False
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Opponent is anyone who challenges the main character
False
True
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Epic theme?
the message the author is trying to convey
the morale of the story
The underlying message in an epic
the secret meaning behind a passage
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An auxiliary verb is a helping verb that completes the meaning of the action verb
False
True
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Intelligent speaker means that the hero is excellent at speaking and often goes on tangents
True
False
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A simile is a comparison using the words like or as
True
False
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An action verb is a verb that expresses passive action
True
False
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An adjective is a word that describes a verb
False
True
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Foreshadowing is a device in literature of which a hint or clue suggesting events that will happen later in the story
False
True
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The resolution is the point was the conflict is worked out
True
False
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Imagery is a description that appeals to the senses
False
True
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The falling action is everything after the resolution
False
True
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Offends the gods is when the hero angers the gods and brings upon their wrath
True
False
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Rhetorical question is a question that doesn’t need a reply
True
False
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A prepositional phrase is basically a phrase that has a preposition in it
True
False
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“ in medias res” is in the middle of things
False
True
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The theme is what type of story is example action or mystery
False
True
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Enchantress means the hero is actual a heroine and posses power that is supernatural
False
True
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Tone is the attitude the writer takes towards the subject, audience etc
True
False
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archetype?
places found in works of literature across different periods of cultures
People found in works of literature across different cultures
pattern found in works of literature across different time periods
pieces of works of literature across different cultures and time periods
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Personification is a figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
False
True
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situation irony?
Comic relief
an event turns out the opposite of what was expected
A sarcastic comment from the side kick
When the audience knows something and the rest of the characters don’t
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Assonance?
Vowel sounds near the end of the word
Rhyming sounds
Same word forwards as it is backwards
Repetition of vowel sounds in words in close proximity
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The antagonist is a character or force in conflict with themselves
False
True
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Epic plot?
An adventure
The risks the main character takes
A long journey full of complications and trials
A trial and error process
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History is when the hero is needed during a time of great trouble
True
False
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A rhetorical device is the exact same as a rhetorical question
False
True
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An epic simile is a simile devolved over one line of verse
True
False
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Ethics is when the hero upholds values and traditions
False
True
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The direct object is the object of a sentence
True
False
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A verb phrase is a grammatical structure that includes an auxiliary verb and a main verb
True
False
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The protagonist is the main character and moves the story along, not always the “good guy”
True
False
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Epic character?
A really nice character with both positive and negative qualities
The main character who often battles the villain and wins
Your typical jock who’s the star of the show
A brave/noble person, admired for their achievements in an epic poem
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Free verse poetry poetry that not does not conform to a regular meter a rhyme scheme
False
True
