Exploring Literary Devices and Characters in Midnighters: The Secret Hour

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1. Define Simile.

A type of fruit

A method of storytelling

A mathematical equation

An indirect comparision between two things often using "like", "as", or "then".Example: "zoomed through the first chapter like it was... An indirect comparision between two things often using "like", "as", or "then".Example: "zoomed through the first chapter like it was old news"

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like', 'as', or 'than'. It is used to make a description more vivid or to emphasize the characteristics of one thing by comparing it to another

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Explore the mysterious world of Midnighters: The Secret Hour, delving into themes of fantasy and supernatural adventures. This quiz enhances understanding of the novel's plot, characters, and unique elements, offering an engaging way to reinforce key literary concepts.

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2. Define Metaphor.

A literal description of something without using figurative language.

A type of figure of speech that uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things.

A direct comparision between two things.Example: "and now this doorstop" or "and the air outside was full of diamonds"

A comparison between two unrelated concepts that does not make sense.

A metaphor is a direct comparison between two things without using 'like' or 'as'. It creates a vivid image by equating the two things, allowing the reader to see a deeper connection.

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A metaphor is a direct comparison between two things without using 'like' or 'as'. It creates a vivid image by equating the two things, allowing the reader to see a deeper connection.

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3. Define Personification.

Giving objects human characteristics, animations of inanimate objects.Example: "Backpack gaining weight like a new employee at Baskin Robins."

Referring to a person with respect

Describing an event in great detail

Turning a person into a fictional character

Personification involves attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects, not referring to people with respect, turning people into fictional characters, or describing events in detail.

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4. Who is Dess?

A. A warrior skilled in combat.

C. A skilled hunter with exceptional archery skills

B. A master of magic and spells.

Power: PolymathSymbol: Looks like a circle that has two triangles coming out of it (looks like geometry)Experience: Neutral between Rex... Power: PolymathSymbol: Looks like a circle that has two triangles coming out of it (looks like geometry)Experience: Neutral between Rex and Jonathon, was hidden from the group the first four years of midnight, creates weapons for the group, naturally sees thirteen letter wordsCharacteristics: Confident, like using her mathematical ability, calm, boisterous,

Dess is characterized as a polymath who uses mathematical abilities and creates weapons for the group, with a symbol resembling a circle with two triangles. She has a neutral relationship between Rex and Jonathon, was hidden from the group for the first four years of midnight, and naturally sees thirteen-letter words.

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5. What are the characteristics of Rex?

Power: Telepath Symbol: Looks like a crown Experience: Wears a crown, popular in school, can read minds and manipulate thoughts,... Power: Telepath Symbol: Looks like a crown Experience: Wears a crown, popular in school, can read minds and manipulate thoughts, admires Jonathon, social and involved with activities from bixbie high, has emotional ties to Rachel Characteristics: Relies on telepathy for communication, enjoys manipulating situations for personal gain, ambitious for power.

Power: SeerSymbol: Looks like glasses (he wears glasses)Experience: Wears glasses, bullied at school, can understand lore and symbols that others... Power: SeerSymbol: Looks like glasses (he wears glasses)Experience: Wears glasses, bullied at school, can understand lore and symbols that others can't, does not like Jonathon, unsocial and wants to be seperated from the people from bixbie high, has emotional ties to MelissaCharacteristics: Depends on lore for safety, likes to know the situation to protect himself, feels the yearn for leadership

Power: Shape-shifter Symbol: Looks like a wolf Experience: Can transform into different animals, misunderstood by peers, can sense danger before... Power: Shape-shifter Symbol: Looks like a wolf Experience: Can transform into different animals, misunderstood by peers, can sense danger before it happens, neutral towards Jonathon, adaptable to any social setting, has emotional ties to Joe Characteristics: Embraces uniqueness, prefers solitude to observe surroundings, values freedom and independence.

Power: Elemental Manipulator Symbol: Looks like flames Experience: Controls fire, Water, earth, and air, enjoys attention from others, seeks knowledge... Power: Elemental Manipulator Symbol: Looks like flames Experience: Controls fire, Water, earth, and air, enjoys attention from others, seeks knowledge from various sources, indifferent towards Jonathon, enjoys social gatherings, has emotional ties to Alex Characteristics: Uses powers for entertainment, eager to explore new abilities, values intellectual conversations.

The correct answer describes the characteristics of Rex as a Seer who wears glasses, has a troubled past, prefers solitude, and yearns for leadership. The incorrect answers present different powers, symbols, experiences, and characteristics that do not align with Rex's traits.

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6. Who is known as the Flame-Bringer with a symbol resembling ice-cream with fire in the middle?

Power: Flame-BringerSymbol: Looks like ice-cream with fire in the middle (she is the fire bringer)Experience: Does not wear black clothes... Power: Flame-BringerSymbol: Looks like ice-cream with fire in the middle (she is the fire bringer)Experience: Does not wear black clothes like other, is dating Jonathon, moved from boston to bixbie, saves the group using the flashlight, can;t look at the midnight moonCharacteristics: Feels like she is cursed with bad luck, likes Jonathon,

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Jessica Day is known as the Flame-Bringer with a symbol resembling ice-cream with fire in the middle. She has unique characteristics and experiences that set her apart from others in the group.

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Jessica Day is known as the Flame-Bringer with a symbol resembling ice-cream with fire in the middle. She has unique characteristics and experiences that set her apart from others in the group.

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7. What characteristics describe Jonathon?

Power: InvisibilitySymbol: Looks like a ghostExperience: Is friends with Jessica, never part of any group, never had any interactions with... Power: InvisibilitySymbol: Looks like a ghostExperience: Is friends with Jessica, never part of any group, never had any interactions with copsCharacteristics: Shy, introverted, uncertain about the dark hour, rarely speaks, similar to Rex in behavior

Power: TelekinesisSymbol: Looks like a shooting starExperience: Has no relationship with Jessica, always worked aloneCharacteristics: Mysterious, prefers day over night,... Power: TelekinesisSymbol: Looks like a shooting starExperience: Has no relationship with Jessica, always worked aloneCharacteristics: Mysterious, prefers day over night, avoids conflicts, similar to Rex in personality

Power: StrengthSymbol: Looks like a calm ocean waveExperience: Is dating Jessica, used to be in group but then detached, has... Power: StrengthSymbol: Looks like a calm ocean waveExperience: Is dating Jessica, used to be in group but then detached, has good record with cops and once saved Jessica from an accidentCharacteristics: Introverted, dislikes the dark hour, serious and focused, friends with Rex

Power: AcrobatSymbol: Looks like a spazzing sea star (he kinda is a spaz)Experience: Is dating Jessica, used to be in... Power: AcrobatSymbol: Looks like a spazzing sea star (he kinda is a spaz)Experience: Is dating Jessica, used to be in group but then detached, has bad record with cops and once got arrested with JessicaCharacteristics: Attractive, likes Jessica, is a lone spirit, enjoys the freedom of the dark hour, comic relief to the group, opposite of Rex, does not like Rex, energetic

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8. Which of the following is a characteristic of Melissa?

Power: MindcastingSymbol: Looks like sideways pineapple (she is prickly and mean)Experience: Has long histroy with Rex, bended the mind of... Power: MindcastingSymbol: Looks like sideways pineapple (she is prickly and mean)Experience: Has long histroy with Rex, bended the mind of Jessica's mom to let her go to the party, wears headphones to drown out noise, is the scout Characteristics: Likes the dark hour, feels like her ability is a curse, cannot touch other people or her mindcasting power overwhelms her, has control over Rex

Feels like her ability is a curse

Has control over Rex

Likes the dark hour

Melissa cannot touch other people due to her mindcasting power overwhelming her, making this a unique characteristic of her abilities.

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Melissa cannot touch other people due to her mindcasting power overwhelming her, making this a unique characteristic of her abilities.

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9. What does the term 'setting' refer to in a novel?

The font style used in the novel.

The main conflict of the novel.

The place, time, and mood in which the novel takes place

The author's writing style in the novel.

In literature, the term 'setting' specifically refers to the place, time period, and overall atmosphere in which the events of the novel take place. It helps establish the context for the story and can greatly impact the mood and tone of the narrative.

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10. What is the purpose of exposition in a story?

The climax of the story.

The moral of the story.

The neccesay details of the beggining of the story like the characters and the plot setting

The resolution of the conflict.

Exposition is specifically focused on providing essential information at the beginning of a story to set the stage for what is to come. It introduces the characters, the setting, and the initial conflict or situation, not the climax, resolution, or moral of the story.

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11. What is the definition of Rising Action in a story?

A series of events that build the tension preparing for the climax

A section of the story that introduces the characters.

A flashback sequence that explains the backstory.

The final resolution of the story.

Rising action refers to a series of events that lead up to the climax of a story, increasing tension and setting the stage for the culmination of the narrative. It is not the final resolution, character introduction, or flashback sequence, but rather the escalating conflicts and twists that propel the story forward.

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12. What is the definition of climax in a literary context?

The opening scene of a book.

The introduction of the main characters in the book.

A turning point in the book where all the tension is released into one scene

The resolution of the conflict in the book.

The climax is the peak moment in a story where the tension reaches its highest point and is typically followed by the resolution of the conflict.

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The climax is the peak moment in a story where the tension reaches its highest point and is typically followed by the resolution of the conflict.

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13. Resolution.