Literary Analysis Flashcard

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, suggesting that one is the other.

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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 onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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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 does 'compare and contrast' mean in text structure?

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A method of organizing information that highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the theme of a literary work?

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The central idea or underlying message that the author conveys through the story.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in a more impactful way than literal language.

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What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?

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The theme is the underlying message or insight about life, while the main idea is the primary point or argument of a text.

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What is alliteration?

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

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What is the significance of perspective in literature?

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Perspective influences how a story is told and how readers interpret characters' thoughts and actions.