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ELA final
What is mythology? A collection of traditional stories that explain a culture’s
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is mythology? | A collection of traditional stories that explain a culture’s beliefs, origins, and natural events, often involving gods or supernatural beings. |
| What are the main types of myths? | Creation myths, hero myths, trickster myths, and explanatory (nature) myths |
| What is a creation myth? | A story that explains how the world or humans were created. |
| What is a hero myth? | A story about a hero who goes on a journey or completes a great task. |
| What is a trickster myth? | A story about a clever character who uses wit to outsmart others. |
| What are common characteristics of myths? | Supernatural elements, gods or goddesses, explanation of nature, moral lessons, cultural values. |
| Name major mythological figures. | Zeus, Athena, Thor, Loki, Poseidon, Hades |
| What makes a source credible? | Author expertise, reliable publisher, evidence provided, recent information, lack of bias. |
| What is Character vs. Character conflict? | When one character struggles against another. |
| What are the four types within Character vs. Character? | Process, Task, Status, Relationship. |
| What is Character vs. Nature? | A character struggles against natural forces such as weather, animals, or disasters. |
| What is Character vs. Self? | A character struggles with their own thoughts or emotions. |
| What is Character vs. Society (World)? | A character struggles against societal rules or expectations. |
| What is Character vs. Technology? | A character struggles against machines or technology. |
| What is Character vs. Supernatural? | A character struggles against ghosts, gods, or magical forces. |
| What is a memoir? | A personal story focusing on specific events or moments in a person’s life. |
| What is an autobiography? | A full life story written by the person themselves. |
| Key difference between memoir and autobiography? | A memoir focuses on specific moments, while an autobiography covers an entire life. |
| How do you format dialogue correctly? | Use quotation marks, commas, capitalization, and new paragraphs for new speakers. |
| What is revising? | Improving ideas, structure, and clarity. |
| What is editing? | Fixing grammar, spelling, and punctuation. |
| What are Signposts in reading? | Clues authors use to help readers understand deeper meaning. |
| Name the main signposts | Contrasts and Contradictions, Aha Moment, Tough Questions, Words of the Wiser, Again and Again, Memory Moment. |
| What is figurative language? | Language that uses comparisons or exaggeration to create meaning. |
| What is a simile? | A comparison using like or as. |
| What is a metaphor? | A direct comparison without like or as. |
| What is hyperbole? | An exaggeration for effect. |
| What is onomatopoeia? | Words that imitate sounds. |
| What is personification? | Giving human traits to non-human things. |
| What is plagiarism? | Using someone else’s work without giving credit. |
| How do you avoid plagiarism? | Cite sources, paraphrase properly, and use quotations. |
| What is rhyme scheme? | The pattern of rhymes in a poem such as ABAB. |
| What should you identify in poetry? | Rhyme scheme, figurative language, tone, and structure. |
| What are key elements of a mystery? | Detective, clues, suspects, red herrings, and solution. |
| What is a red herring? | A misleading clue meant to confuse the reader. |
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