Figurative Language & Narrative Techniques

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What does 'show, don’t tell' mean in narrative writing?

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Using descriptive language to evoke imagery rather than directly stating a character's feelings.

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What is hyperbole?

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A figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What is exposition in a narrative?

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An introduction of a story's main ideas, providing background information.

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What is an unreliable narrator?

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A narrator whose credibility is compromised, leading to a potentially biased or distorted account of the story.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A narrative technique used to hint at events that will occur later in the story.

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What is metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is irony in literature?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy between what is said and what is meant.

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What is a flashback?

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A narrative technique that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to depict events that occurred earlier.

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What is symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to the narrative.