Among the Hidden Novel: Story Elements Flashcard

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, suggesting that one is the other.

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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 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 hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is irony?

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A literary technique where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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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 an exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters in a narrative.

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What is rising action?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of the story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.