Literary Devices

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give hints or clues to the reader about what is to come later in the story.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is a literary device that uses symbols to signify ideas and qualities that are different from their literal sense.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures, appealing to the senses.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device that attributes human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a literary device that states one thing is another, implying a comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a literary device that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a literary device that references a well-known person, place, event, or work of art to enhance meaning.

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What is an epiphany?

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An epiphany is a moment of sudden revelation or insight experienced by a character in a literary work.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a literary device that uses exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a literary device that involves a contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.