Hunter & Venuti Literary Terms List 3 and 4 Applications (28)

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a literary device that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is first person point of view?

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First person point of view is a narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we' to tell the story. Example: 'I walked to the store.'

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What is repetition in literature?

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Repetition is a literary device that involves the repeated use of words or phrases to emphasize a point or theme. Example: 'And miles to go before I sleep.'

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What is a refrain in poetry?

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A refrain is a repeated line or group of lines in a poem, often at the end of a stanza, that emphasizes a key theme or idea. Example: 'And miles to go before I sleep.'

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What is a paradox?

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A paradox is a statement that appears contradictory but reveals a deeper truth upon reflection. Example: 'Cowards die many times before their deaths.'

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader. Example: 'The woods are lovely, dark and deep.'

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. Example: A fire station burns down.

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What is allusion?

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An allusion is a brief reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. Example: 'He has the Midas touch.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'clang.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device that attributes human characteristics to non-human entities or objects. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'