Literary Devices

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What is mood in literature?

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The overall feeling the audience/reader is meant to have.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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Something that represents or stands for something else.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is an allegory?

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A narrative that uses characters and events to represent broader themes and concepts.

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What is irony?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by a literary work.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or abstract concepts.