Literary Devices

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What is a foil in literature?

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A foil is a character with opposite traits that balance another character, highlighting their qualities.

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What does repetition mean in literature?

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Repetition is the act or instance of repeating or being repeated, often used for emphasis.

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What characterizes a dynamic character?

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A dynamic character is one that undergoes significant change throughout the story.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an extravagant exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is a character or force that opposes the main character, often creating conflict.

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What is a protagonist?

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A protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and undergoing change.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, like 'deafening silence'.

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What is a simile?

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