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Which of the following is NOT a good example of setting?
- “Winds blew fiercely across the savanna, where the cheetah was stalking its prey.”
- “I had delicious pancakes with blueberries and maple syrup!”
- “Last Saturday night, my friends and I got ready for prom.”
- “Under the bridge, water and seaweed washed up onto the sand.”
Setting can be used to describe a place (like a house, a farm, or a museum), a location (like Nebraska, Africa, or New York City), and a time (like the future, during the Civil Rights Movement, or last week).
Setting can be used to describe a place (like a house, a farm, or a museum), a location (like Nebraska, Africa, or New York City), and a time (like the future, during the Civil Rights Movement, or last week).
Setting can be used to describe a place (like a house, a farm, or a museum), a location (like Nebraska, Africa, or New York City), and a time (like the future, during the Civil Rights Movement, or last week).
Setting can be used to describe a place (like a house, a farm, or a museum), a location (like Nebraska, Africa, or New York City), and a time (like the future, during the Civil Rights Movement, or last week).
Which is the best example of characterization?
- the character’s height and weight
- the character’s name
- the problems the character will face
- the relationship between multiple characters
Characterization is the process by which an author reveals who a character is as a person.
Characterization is the process by which an author reveals who a character is as a person.
Characterization is the process by which an author reveals who a character is as a person.
Characterization is the process by which an author reveals who a character is as a person.
What is the mood of the following passage?
Tara awoke on the sandy beach, just at sunrise. The yellow, orange, and red sunlight swirled majestically in the crisp, blue sky. A gentle breeze ruffled her hair, and the birds chirped to welcome the morning.
- artistic
- boring
- peaceful
- exciting
Mood is the feeling the reader experiences from reading the author’s words. Mood can also be referred to as atmosphere.
Mood is the feeling the reader experiences from reading the author’s words. Mood can also be referred to as atmosphere.
Mood is the feeling the reader experiences from reading the author’s words. Mood can also be referred to as atmosphere.
Mood is the feeling the reader experiences from reading the author’s words. Mood can also be referred to as atmosphere.
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