Literary Devices List 4

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What is an external conflict?

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An external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as nature, society, or another character.

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What is an epigraph?

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An epigraph is a quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter, often used to suggest a theme.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but has a separate meaning of its own.

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What defines a narrative?

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A narrative is a story that tells events in a clear, chronological sequence.

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What is internal conflict?

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Internal conflict is a psychological struggle within a character, often involving emotions, desires, or decisions.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is a literary device that evokes emotional responses from the audience.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.