Literary Devices

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What is irony?

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A literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words used, often the opposite.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that involves an implicit comparison between two unlike things, suggesting they are alike in a certain way.

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What is characterization?

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The process by which an author reveals the personality, traits, and qualities of a character in a story.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is symbolism?

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A literary device where symbols are used to represent ideas or concepts beyond their literal meaning.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words or syllables.

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What is personification?

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A literary device in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract ideas.