Literary Elements Flashcard

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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What character trait does Eric demonstrate when he uses his car antenna as a spear?

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Resourceful - Eric uses the resources he has to make the best out of a bad situation.

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What is dramatic irony?

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A situation where the audience knows something that the characters do not. Example: The audience knows a mountain lion is waiting for the woman jogging.

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What is situational irony?

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A situation that turns out differently than expected. Example: A top student drops out of high school.

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What tone is conveyed in the passage about the annoying sister?

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Annoyed - The speaker expresses frustration about being persuaded to watch a movie.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is verbal irony?

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When a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite. Example: Saying 'What a beautiful day' during a storm.

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What is the purpose of tone in literature?

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Tone conveys the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, influencing how the reader feels.

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What is a metaphor?

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A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'