Literary Terms

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What is Alliteration?

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words, often used in poetry and tongue twisters.

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What is an Idiom?

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A whole phrase with an implied alternate meaning that is not deducible from the individual words.

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What is Characterization?

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The process by which an author shows or tells the audience what the personality of a character is.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A comparison between two things that have something in common without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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The use of words whose sound suggests their meaning, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'pop'.

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What is Connotation?

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The implied or suggested meaning of a word, which goes beyond its literal definition.

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What is Denotation?

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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What is Personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is Theme?

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What is Diction?

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, which can affect tone and meaning.