AP LANG: Literary Element Refresher

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What is tone in literature?

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The attitude a narrator or character speaks with, influencing how the reader perceives the narrative.

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What is personification?

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The act of giving life-like qualities to a non-living thing, making it relatable to the reader.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of figurative language?

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Foreshadowing is not a type of figurative language; it is a literary device that hints at future events.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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When a person, place, or thing represents a bigger idea or concept beyond its literal meaning.

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What is situational irony?

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When the opposite of what you expect to happen actually happens, creating a twist in the narrative.

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What is diction?

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The choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in writing, which can convey tone and meaning.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is a metaphor?

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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 figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is dramatic irony?

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A situation in which the audience knows more about the events of a story than the characters do.