Literary Devices Flashcard

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Simile

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A comparison using "like" or "as"

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Example of personification:

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"The wind whispered through the trees."

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Hyperbole in fiction techniques refers to:

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Purpose of oxymoron in literature?

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Creates a dramatic effect by juxtaposing opposite ideas.

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Alliteration: repetition of consonant sounds at the start of words.

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Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

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Allegory in plot devices:

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A story within a story with new characters and settings.

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Purpose of context in a story?

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Helps the reader understand the story better.

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Importance of introducing characters in a story?

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Helps the reader connect with the story.

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Role of 'raising the stakes' in a story?

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Creates "rising action" that engages readers.

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Building suspense contributes to a story by keeping readers curious about what will happen next.

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It keeps readers curious about what will happen next.