Literary Terms

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What is Assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds.

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What is Alliteration?

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Repetition of a sound at the beginning of two or more neighboring words.

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What is the difference between theme and motif?

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Theme is abstract, motif is concrete.

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What is Mood in literature?

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The emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke in the reader.

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How is a motif different from a symbol?

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For something to be a motif, it must repeat throughout the story, whereas a symbol doesn't have to.

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What is Consonance?

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The repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words in a phrase.

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a Symbol in literature?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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What is Tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What is a Literary Theme?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.