Literary Terms Identification Worksheet

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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 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 a Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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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 Tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is Mood in literature?

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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What is Imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

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What is Symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to objects or actions.

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What is Irony?

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A literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting contradictions.

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What is Verbal Irony?

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A form of irony where someone says the opposite of what they really mean, often sarcastically.