Literary Elements and Techniques

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What is the definition of 'first person' point of view?

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First person point of view is a narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of a character using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is the definition of 'third person limited' point of view?

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Third person limited point of view is a narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is an example of 'oxymoron'?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'jumbo shrimp'.

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What is the definition of 'setting' in literature?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is the definition of 'tone' in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience in a piece of writing.

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What is the definition of 'theme' in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What is the definition of 'mood' in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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What is 'figurative language'?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation, such as metaphors and similes.

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What is a 'metaphor'?

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A metaphor is 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 simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.