Terms and Literary Devices Flashcard

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What is a vignette?

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A short scene focusing on a moment or providing insight into a character, idea, or setting.

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A vignette has a plot?

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False

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A vignette has its own theme and describes a significant event or character.

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True

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What is a simile?

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comparison using like or as

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Example of a simile:

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That knife is as sharp as a razor.

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Meaning of personification:

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Giving inanimate objects human-like qualities.

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NOT an example of personification:

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Money is the root of all evil.

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Mood is certain feelings or vibes evoked in readers through words and descriptions.

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certain feelings or vibes evoked in readers through words and descriptions

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A static character does not change throughout the novel.

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True