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Unit 1 Review (Theme, Characterization, Summary)

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    A quick review of theme and characterization
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  • What word means the reason why a character in a story acts and behaves in a certain way?
    character motivation
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  • If a character is inquisitive, he or she is curious and interested in a topic. True or False.
    True
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  • Which term refers to a universal truth expressed throughout a text?
    Theme
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  • Which part of the plot refers to the events that introduce obstacles and conflicts that the main character must face and overcome?
    rising action
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  • If a character's decision allows for more events to occur in the text, that character has...
    advanced the plot
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  • If something the character says specifically relates to a thematic idea, that character has helped...
    develop a theme.
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  • Which part of the plot refers to the event when a character has to confront the main conflict?
    Cimax
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  • Which part of the plot refers to the event that shows the reader the final outcome of the conflict?
    resolution
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  • What terms refers to the overall feeling or atmosphere a piece of writing creates in the reader?
    mood
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  • What term refers to either the time or place of a story?
    setting
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  • What is the answer to "The Desert Sirens" question 1?
    d. round character
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  • What is the answer to "The Desert Sirens" question 2?
    b. I believed that its unique spell could be explained by science.
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  • What is the answer to "The Desert Sirens" question 3?
    A. There will always be things we are not sure of and cannot predict.
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  • What is the answer to "The Desert Sirens" question 4?
    B. When I was a child, my nana would hold court at the kitchen table.
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  • What is the answer to "All the Lovely Stars" question 1?
    A. Christina decides to give Arizona a chance.
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  • What is the answer to "All the Lovely Stars" question 2?
    C. I spent the rest of the day awash in worry and guilt.
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