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 narrator is a character in the story, using pronouns like 'I' or 'we'.

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What is the definition of second person point of view?

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Second person point of view is a narrative perspective that addresses the reader directly using the pronoun 'you'.

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What is the definition of third person omniscient point of view?

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Third person omniscient point of view is a narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is 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 the definition of theme in literature?

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

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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 to create effects.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where consecutive words begin with the same consonant sound.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.