Literary Devices- Review

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What is suspense in literature?

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A feeling of fascination or excitement mixed with fear, apprehension, or tension, often used in mystery stories or movies.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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Define hyperbole.

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A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What is verbal irony?

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A situation where someone says the opposite of what they really mean, often for humorous or emphatic effect.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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Explain metaphor.

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A literary device that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A literary device that uses words that imitate the sound they describe, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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Define simile.

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to objects, characters, or events.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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What is dramatic irony?

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A situation in which the audience knows more about the events of a story than the characters do.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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Explain situational irony.

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A situation where the outcome is significantly different from what was expected.

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CCSS.L.8.5A