Character, POV & Lit. Terms

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to something well known such as a book, movie, place, etc.

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What is a metaphor?

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A comparison between two unrelated things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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 an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two unrelated things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of literary terms?

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To provide a framework for analyzing and discussing literature.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor does not use 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a simile does.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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I'm so tired I could sleep for a year!