Literary Concepts Flashcard

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison between two unlike things that does not use like or as.

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What is a universal theme?

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An idea that applies to anyone, anywhere, regardless of time period, place, or culture.

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What is dramatic irony?

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When the audience knows something the characters do not.

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What is verbal irony?

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When a speaker, author, narrator, or characters use written or spoken words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of what is directly stated.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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When objects or animals are given human characteristics.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message that a story conveys.

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What is a symbol?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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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.