Match each word to its definition.(2 points)

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where a story takes place
the use of an unexplainable event to resolve a story
poking fun at human folly
the study of word origins
understanding of people through their words, thoughts, and actions
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Match each word to its definition.(2 points)
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a persuasive appeal to the emotions
a polite way of expressing an unpleasant truth
the emotion a reader takes from a story
overstating for effect
the point an author is trying to prove
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Match each word to its definition.(2 points)
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the description of an event that took place in the past
a regional way of speaking
elements of a story that hint at the ending
a comparison of two things using “like” or “as”
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Match each word to its definition.(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
where a story takes place = setting
the use of an unexplainable event to resolve a story = deus ex machina
poking fun at human folly = satire
the study of word origins = etymology
understanding of people through their words, thoughts, and actions = characterization

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Match each word to its definition.(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
a persuasive appeal to the emotions = pathos
a polite way of expressing an unpleasant truth = euphemism
the emotion a reader takes from a story = mood
overstating for effect = hyperbole
the point an author is trying to prove = thesis

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Match each word to its definition.(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
the description of an event that took place in the past = flashback
a regional way of speaking = dialect
elements of a story that hint at the ending = foreshadowing
a comparison of two things using “like” or “as” = simile