L1
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where the story takes place.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution that protect individual freedoms.
What is the main purpose of a persuasive essay?
To convince the reader to agree with the author's point of view.
What was the main reason European explorers came to the Americas?
To find new trade routes and resources.
What does the term "conflict" mean in a story?
The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.
What is a protagonist in a story?
The main character who faces the central conflict.
What does "imagery" refer to in literature?
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.
What is a simile?
A comparison between two things using "like" or "as."
What is the climax of a story?
The most intense or exciting point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.
What is the role of a narrator in a story?
The narrator tells the story and provides the reader with the perspective and details of the plot.
What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?
To present the main argument or point that the essay will discuss and support.
What is personification?
A literary device where non-human objects or animals are given human characteristics.
What is a flashback in a story?
A scene that takes the reader back to an earlier time in the story, often to provide background information.
What is a synonym?
A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?
Fiction is a genre of literature that describes imaginary events and people, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.
Name one effect of the Industrial Revolution.
The growth of cities due to the rise of factories and urbanization.
What is a democracy?
A form of government where power is held by the people, often through elected representatives.
What is a hyperbole?
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
What is an oxymoron?
A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction (e.g., "jumbo shrimp" or "deafening silence").
How can a story's setting create mood?
The time, place, and environment described in the setting can evoke certain emotions and atmosphere, influencing how the reader feels.
What is the significance of the year 1776 in American history?
It is the year the Declaration of Independence was signed, marking the start of the American Revolution.
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To explore the Louisiana Purchase and map the newly acquired territory
What was the main impact of the Civil War on American society?
It led to the abolition of slavery and significant changes in federal and state relationships.
What was the purpose of the Underground Railroad?
A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to free states and Canada.
What were the main causes of World War I?
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism (often summarized as the acronym MAIN).