Literary Devices

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What is a symbol?

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An ordinary object, event, person, or animal to which we have attached extraordinary meaning or significance.

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What does foreshadowing mean?

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A warning or indication of a future event.

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What is point of view in literature?

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The perspective from which a story is told (1st, 2nd, or 3rd person).

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What is man vs. man conflict?

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A type of conflict where a character struggles against another character, such as the antagonist vs. the protagonist.

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What is a short story?

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A story with a fully developed theme that is significantly shorter and less elaborate than a novel.

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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 allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message that a story conveys.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that must be resolved.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force in conflict with the protagonist.