Literary Terms and Devices

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike objects, ideas, thoughts, or feelings without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is rising action in a story?

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The part of a story where complications, twists, and intensification occur, leading up to the climax.

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What is resolution in literature?

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The final outcome of a story, where conflicts are resolved.

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What is internal conflict?

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A conflict that takes place within a character's mind, involving their thoughts and emotions.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The part of a story that introduces characters, setting, and conflicts.

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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 climax in literature?

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The high point of a story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is external conflict?

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A conflict that occurs between a character and outside forces, such as other characters or nature.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.