9/10 15:1 Literary Device Flashcard

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What is symbolism in literature?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

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Which of the following is an example of symbolism?

• A cat chasing a mouse
• A heart representing love
• A person eating breakfast
• A tree growing taller

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A heart representing love

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What is foreshadowing?

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A hint about what will happen later in the story

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Which of these is an example of foreshadowing?

• A storm starts when a character is sad
• A character finds a mysterious key early in the story
• A character tells a joke
• A character goes to school

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A character finds a mysterious key early in the story

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What is conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces

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Example of conflict: A character learning to play the piano, Two characters arguing over a lost book, A character going to a party, A character sleeping peacefully

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Two characters arguing over a lost book

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What is irony in literature?

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When the opposite of what is expected happens

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Which of these is an example of irony?

• A fire station burns down
• A character wins a race
• A character gets a gift
• A character eats lunch

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A fire station burns down

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Why might an author use symbolism in a story?

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To add deeper meaning to the story

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How can foreshadowing affect a reader's experience?

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It helps the reader predict what might happen