Literary Devices

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What is a motif?

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A recurring symbol or element in a story.

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What is symbolism?

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A rose representing love is an example of symbolism.

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What is alliteration?

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Repetition of initial consonant sounds.

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What is an allegory?

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A narrative where characters/events represent abstract ideas.

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What is a simile?

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'Her smile was as bright as the sun.' is an example of a simile.

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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 personification?

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Giving human traits to non-human things.

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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 onomatopoeia?

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Words that imitate sounds, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle.'

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What is irony?

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A contrast between expectation and reality.