Odyssey Unit Terms

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What is consonance?

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Consonance is the repetition of consonant sounds anywhere in a series of words, not just at the beginning.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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What does tone refer to in writing?

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Tone refers to the overall feeling, attitude, or affect created by a writer’s use of words.

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds anywhere in a series of words, not just at the beginning.

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What is the significance of tone in literature?

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Tone helps convey the writer's attitude towards the subject and influences the reader's emotional response.

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What is the difference between consonance and assonance?

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Consonance involves the repetition of consonant sounds, while assonance involves the repetition of vowel sounds.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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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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What is an epithet?

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An epithet is a descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned.

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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.