Literary Terms and Devices

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that a character does not, creating tension or humor.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony is when the opposite of what is expected to happen occurs.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation, often to create imagery or express ideas.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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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 by stating one is the other.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is a euphemism?

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A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh or blunt.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

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What is the second person point of view?

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The second person point of view addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is the first person point of view?

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The first person point of view uses 'I' or 'we' to narrate the story from the perspective of the narrator.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is the third person limited point of view?

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The third person limited point of view narrates the story from outside the characters, focusing on the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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What is the third person omniscient point of view?

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The third person omniscient point of view narrates the story from an all-knowing perspective, providing insights into multiple characters' thoughts and feelings.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5