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What is the primary function of imagination according to the text?
What is the primary function of imagination according to the text?
What do writers rely on to transport readers into their stories?
What do writers rely on to transport readers into their stories?
What is the main difference between an explicit and implicit description?
What is the main difference between an explicit and implicit description?
What is an inference, according to the text?
What is an inference, according to the text?
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What is the purpose of implicit descriptions, according to the text?
What is the purpose of implicit descriptions, according to the text?
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What can be inferred from the example 'Katie hung up the phone and stormed out the door.'?
What can be inferred from the example 'Katie hung up the phone and stormed out the door.'?
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What is the main purpose of irony in poetry?
What is the main purpose of irony in poetry?
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What type of irony occurs when the words spoken are meant to suggest an opposite meaning?
What type of irony occurs when the words spoken are meant to suggest an opposite meaning?
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What is the difference between sarcasm and verbal irony?
What is the difference between sarcasm and verbal irony?
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What is an example of situational irony?
What is an example of situational irony?
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What is the purpose of using rhyme in the poem?
What is the purpose of using rhyme in the poem?
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What is dramatic irony?
What is dramatic irony?
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What is the purpose of situational irony in a poem?
What is the purpose of situational irony in a poem?
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What is an example of verbal irony?
What is an example of verbal irony?
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What is the defining feature of irony?
What is the defining feature of irony?
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What is an example of situational irony?
What is an example of situational irony?
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What is dramatic irony?
What is dramatic irony?
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What is the purpose of irony in poetry?
What is the purpose of irony in poetry?
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What is the purpose of conflict in a story?
What is the purpose of conflict in a story?
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What is the central conflict in a story?
What is the central conflict in a story?
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What is the purpose of using rhyme in the poem, besides creating a tone?
What is the purpose of using rhyme in the poem, besides creating a tone?
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What is the definition of 'objective' narration?
What is the definition of 'objective' narration?
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What type of irony is described when the audience knows more than the character?
What type of irony is described when the audience knows more than the character?
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Which term describes the sequence of events that increases tension and leads to a climax?
Which term describes the sequence of events that increases tension and leads to a climax?
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How does the narrator in an omniscient point of view differ from an objective narrator?
How does the narrator in an omniscient point of view differ from an objective narrator?
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What typically triggers the suspense in stories told from the third person point of view?
What typically triggers the suspense in stories told from the third person point of view?
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Which one of these features is NOT typically associated with a suspenseful scene described in the passage?
Which one of these features is NOT typically associated with a suspenseful scene described in the passage?
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What part of the story contains events after the climax and leads towards the end?
What part of the story contains events after the climax and leads towards the end?
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What defines a symbol in the context of literature?
What defines a symbol in the context of literature?
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What is the main reason puns are used in poetry?
What is the main reason puns are used in poetry?
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In the pun 'I couldn't figure out why the ball was getting bigger, then it hit me!', what is the double meaning of 'hit'?
In the pun 'I couldn't figure out why the ball was getting bigger, then it hit me!', what is the double meaning of 'hit'?
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What is the primary characteristic that makes language a 'fluid tool'?
What is the primary characteristic that makes language a 'fluid tool'?
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What is the relationship between tone and word choice according to the passage?
What is the relationship between tone and word choice according to the passage?
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What is a common outcome of using a positive tone?
What is a common outcome of using a positive tone?
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Which feature is characteristic of a pun?
Which feature is characteristic of a pun?
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What type of conflict involves a struggle within the protagonist?
What type of conflict involves a struggle within the protagonist?
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How does dialogue function in a story according to the text?
How does dialogue function in a story according to the text?
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What is the rising action in a plot?
What is the rising action in a plot?
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Which point of view is rarely used in literature?
Which point of view is rarely used in literature?
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Which conflict is described as a struggle between the protagonist and the environment?
Which conflict is described as a struggle between the protagonist and the environment?
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What happens when a story is told from a third person limited point of view?
What happens when a story is told from a third person limited point of view?
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Which type of story heavily relies on creating suspense or humor?
Which type of story heavily relies on creating suspense or humor?
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How does moving far away affect a person's experiences?
How does moving far away affect a person's experiences?
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Study Notes
Imagination and Reading
- Imagination is a powerful tool that can transport us to new places and times.
- Authors use imagination to create worlds and characters that engage readers.
- Imagination can be sparked by explicit descriptions, which provide detailed information about a scene or character.
- It can also be sparked by implicit descriptions, which provide clues for the reader to make inferences.
Language and Tone
- Poets use language tools to create a tone in their poetry.
- Puns are a type of figurative language that use words with multiple meanings to create humor.
- Examples of puns include "Sounds like that frog had a bad day; he croaked after eating the fly" and "I couldn't figure out why the ball was getting bigger, then it hit me!"
- Irony is a type of figurative language that involves a difference between what is expected and what actually happens.
- There are three types of irony: verbal, situational, and dramatic.
- Examples of irony include a character saying "Great job!" when they mean the opposite, and a police station being robbed.
Rhyme and Repetition
- Rhyme and repetition can be used to create a tone in poetry.
- Rhyme can be used to emphasize certain words or ideas.
- Repetition can be used to create a sense of boredom or monotony.
- Examples of rhyme and repetition include the poem "A Geographic Meal" by Jeff Nathan and the poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
Conflict
- Conflict is a central element of a story.
- There are four types of conflict: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Self, and Man vs. Society.
- Conflict can be used to drive the plot of a story.
- Examples of conflict include a character struggling against another character, a character struggling against the environment, and a character struggling with their own thoughts and feelings.
Point of View
- Point of view refers to the perspective from which a story is told.
- There are three types of point of view: first person, second person, and third person.
- First person uses the pronoun "I" and is told from the perspective of a character in the story.
- Second person uses the pronoun "you" and is rarely used in literature.
- Third person uses the pronouns "he," "she," "it," or "they" and can be limited, objective, or omniscient.
Suspense and Story Structure
- Suspense can be created by using certain plot elements, such as a dark and stormy night, an abandoned house, and a character who is unaware of the danger.
- The story structure includes the exposition, rising action, climax, and falling action.
- The rising action builds up to the climax, which is the decisive moment that changes the course of the conflict.
Symbolism
- Symbolism is the use of visible objects to represent ideas or feelings.
- Symbols can be used to fuel communication and create meaning in a story.
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