Literary Elements and Techniques

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, e.g., 'The moon was a wheel of Swiss cheese.'

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What is imagery in literature?

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The use of descriptive language that appeals to the reader's five senses, creating vivid mental pictures.

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What does tone mean in a story?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words, e.g., 'Betty’s bookcase was bursting with bestsellers.'

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What is a flashback?

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An interruption in the chronological sequence of a story to present an event that occurred earlier.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is foreshadowing?

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

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What is the theme of a story?

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The central idea or underlying message that the author wants to convey through the narrative.

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What is dialogue in literature?

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The written conversational exchange between two or more characters in a story.