Literary Devices Flashcard Prep #3

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What is foreshadowing?

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

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Green Lake was Heaven on earth.'

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What does a simile do?

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A simile compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's personality through their actions, thoughts, speech, and how other characters react to them.

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What does imagery involve?

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Imagery involves using words or phrases that appeal to the five senses, creating a vivid picture or image in the reader's mind.

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a literary device that interrupts the chronological sequence of events to provide background or context to the current narrative.

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Define suspense in literature.

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Suspense is a feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next in a story.

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What is a hyperbole?

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

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a literary technique where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.