Literary Terms

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What is irony?

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The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typical for humorous or emphatic effect. The three main types are verbal, situational, and dramatic.

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Which of the following is NOT a genre of literature? Fantasy, Romance, Horror, Mystery, All of the other choices are genres of literature.

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All of the other choices are genres of literature.

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What is personification?

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The technique of giving human characteristics to non-human objects.

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What is a metaphor?

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A direct comparison not using like or as.

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What is characterization?

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The creation or construction of a (usually fictional) character; the methods an author uses to create a character and bring it to life on the page.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is a setting?

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The time and place in which a story takes place.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force in conflict with the main character, or protagonist.