Literary Writing Strategies

Front

What word defines descriptive words that appeal to the senses?

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Imagery

Front

What term refers to objects that represent something important in the story or for the characters?

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Symbolism

Front

What is the term for a contrast between the expected and what actually occurs?

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Situational irony

Front

What writing strategy is exemplified by the phrase 'Mary's voice is music to my ears'?

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Metaphor

Front

What is a theme in literature?

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A message about a universal human experience.

Front

What is the term for the use of language that evokes sensory experience?

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Imagery

Front

What literary device involves the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities?

Back

Symbolism

Front

What type of irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not?

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Dramatic irony

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

What is characterization?

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.