World Literature Review

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What is the main theme of a story?

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The life lesson or message that the story conveys.

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What is irony in literature?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, where the opposite of what is expected occurs.

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What is dramatic irony?

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When the reader knows more than a character in the story.

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What is verbal irony?

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Saying the opposite of what you mean, often used as sarcasm.

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What is situational irony?

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When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an archetype?

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A typical example of a character, theme, or situation that recurs in literature.

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What is characterization?

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What is a parody?

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A humorous or satirical imitation of a particular writer, artist, or genre.

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What is the significance of setting in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs, influencing the plot and characters.