Literary Terms Flashcard 41-55

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What term describes giving an inanimate object human characteristics?

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Personification: A literary device where human traits are attributed to non-human entities.

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What is a four-line stanza in poetry called?

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Quatrain: A stanza consisting of four lines, often with alternating rhymes.

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What point of view refers to characters as 'he,' 'she,' or 'they'?

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Third-person: A narrative perspective where the narrator describes events from an outside perspective.

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Who is the main character in a novel, story, or play?

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Protagonist: The central character around whom the story revolves.

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What is a question not meant to be answered?

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Rhetorical Question: A question posed for effect, not requiring an answer.

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What is a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile: A figure of speech that directly compares two different things.

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What is a figure of speech that exaggerates for emphasis?

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Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What term refers to the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

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Conflict: The central struggle that drives the narrative forward.

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What is the term for the underlying message or main idea of a literary work?

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Theme: The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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What is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities?

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Symbolism: The practice of using symbols to signify ideas and qualities.