Literary Terms Sem 1 Part 1

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What is an allusion?

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A passing reference to a well-known person, place, or thing from history or literature.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point of a story, often referred to as the 'gasp moment.'

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Define personification.

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Giving human-like traits to non-living objects.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The setup of the story that introduces the character, setting, and conflict.

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What is rising action?

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The series of conflicts or problems that lead up to the most exciting part of the story.

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What is symbolism?

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Using symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The part of the story where the conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.

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What is an inciting incident?

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The event that sets the main conflict of the story into motion.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.