Unit 3: Literary Elements Summative- SG

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What is irony?

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Irony is a literary device that involves a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is a technique that uses detailed descriptions and expressive language to create vivid mental pictures, engaging all the senses.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device that provides hints or clues about events that will happen later in the story.

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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'.

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What is conflict in literature?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or forces).

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What is suspense in a story?

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Suspense is a feeling of tension or excitement about what will happen next in a narrative.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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A symbol is a person, place, object, or event that represents a larger idea or concept.

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What is the central idea of a story?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey through the narrative.