Literary Terms

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of unlike things that uses 'like', 'as', or 'than'. (Ex. This room is like an oven.)

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What is hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis. (Ex. My backpack weighs a ton.)

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force who opposes the protagonist, often referred to as the villain.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison of unlike things that states or implies that one thing is the other. (Ex. It is an oven in here.)

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What does 'to restate a question' mean?

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To reorder words from a question into a statement.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects. (Ex. The wind whispered through the trees.)

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture. (Ex. The golden sun set behind the purple mountains.)

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What is direct characterization?

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The author explicitly describes a character's traits. (Ex. She was a brave and determined girl.)

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What is indirect characterization?

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The author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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What is a theme?

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The central idea or message in a literary work.