Literary Devices

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What is the literary device that uses a passage or relationship to convey a deeper meaning about human nature or spirituality?

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Inference

Front

What literary device compares two things using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

Front

What is the term for a literary device that makes a comparison by calling a person or object by the name of a different object?

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Metaphor

Front

What type of irony occurs when an expected outcome is reversed?

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Situational Irony

Front

What literary device reveals a character's goals, values, or feelings, often changing the reader's opinion about them?

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Characterization

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What is the definition of a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is the purpose of characterization in literature?

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To develop characters and provide insight into their motivations and personalities.

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What distinguishes a simile from a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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What is situational irony?

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A literary device where the outcome is contrary to what was expected.

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Can you give an example of inference in literature?

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Inferring a character's feelings based on their actions and dialogue.