11th Literature EOC Review

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What is dramatic irony?

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A situation in which a character is unaware of a situation known to the audience.

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Define oxymoron.

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A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear together.

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What is a literary text?

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A piece of writing that includes fiction, drama, or poetry.

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What is hyperbole?

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Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What is assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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What is the purpose of alliteration?

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To create rhythm and musicality in writing through the repetition of consonant sounds.

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Define 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 a simile?

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

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.