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English Grammar and Narrative Structure Basics
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English Grammar and Narrative Structure Basics
English Grammar and Narrative Structure Basics
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What is the general definition of a noun?
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A person, place, or thing
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What is a proper noun and what is its specific capitalization rule?
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The actual name of a person, place, or thing; it should always be capitalized.
3
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How is a pronoun defined in English grammar?
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A word that is used in place of a noun.
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What are three common types of pronouns mentioned in the study material?
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Personal, possessive, and reflexive
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What is the primary function of a verb in a sentence?
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To express action or being.
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What is a grammatical requirement for every complete sentence regarding verbs?
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There must be at least one verb in every complete sentence.
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What is the definition and function of an adjective?
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A word used to describe or modify a noun or pronoun.
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How does an adverb function in a sentence, and what does it NOT modify?
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It describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb, but never a noun.
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What is a preposition, and what is its typical placement?
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A word placed before a noun or pronoun to form a phrase modifying another word in the sentence.
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How is a conjunction defined?
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A word that joins words, phrases, or clauses.
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What two essential components must every complete sentence contain?
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A subject and a predicate.
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What is the definition of a sentence subject?
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Who or what the sentence is about or is doing the action.
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What is the definition of a sentence predicate?
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The set of words that describe the action or what the subject is doing.
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What is a sentence fragment?
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A sentence that is without a subject or a predicate.
15
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Define the 'Exposition' in a plot diagram.
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The beginning of the story which introduces setting, characters, mood, and tone.
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What is the 'Inciting Incident' in a plot?
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What kicks off the conflict; the moment the problem is presented to the protagonist.
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Define 'Rising Action' in terms of narrative structure.
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When the conflict gets complicated and shows increasing tension, emotion, or difficulty.
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What is the 'Climax' of a story?
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The turning point and most exciting part, where the protagonist faces the conflict directly.
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What occurs during the 'Falling Action' of a plot?
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Plot points wrap up and the consequences of the climax are seen.
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Define the 'Resolution' of a story.
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The very end of the story.
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Define 'Protagonist' and 'Antagonist'.
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The Protagonist is the main character; the Antagonist is the character opposing them.
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What is a 'Side Character'?
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Another character that is neither the protagonist nor antagonist.
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Define 'Setting' and 'Theme'.
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Setting is the time and place of the story; Theme is the message summed up in one sentence.
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Distinguish between 'Flashback' and 'Foreshadowing'.
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Flashback is thinking back to an earlier event; Foreshadowing is a hint of events to come.