An allegory is a symbolic representation in a narrative.

A type of poem that uses rhyme and meter.

A method of scientific analysis.

A historical account of real events.

A punctuation mark used to indicate possession or omission of letters.

A grammatical rule for sentence structure.

A symbol representing a mathematical operation.

A type of literary device used in poetry.

The climax is the turning point or most intense moment in a story.

The climax is the setting where the story takes place.

The climax is the resolution of the story's conflict.

The climax is the introduction of the main character.

What is an anticlimax?

An anticlimax is a disappointing end to a series of events.

An unexpected twist that enhances the plot.

A type of literary device used to build suspense.

A sudden and exciting climax in a story.

A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

A hyperbole is a subtle comparison between two unrelated things.

A hyperbole is a type of irony that conveys a meaning opposite to the literal one.

A hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses repetition for emphasis.

A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unrelated things without using 'like' or 'as'.

A metaphor is a type of simile that uses 'like' or 'as'.

A metaphor is a literary device that describes a character's traits.

A metaphor is a form of alliteration that enhances the rhythm of a poem.

An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

An oxymoron is a literary device that creates suspense in a narrative.

An oxymoron is a rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

An oxymoron is a type of metaphor that uses exaggeration.

A euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.

A euphemism is a literary device that creates suspense in a narrative.

A euphemism is a type of metaphor that uses exaggeration.

A euphemism is a direct comparison between two unrelated things.

A motif is a recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

A motif is a form of dialogue used to develop characters.

A motif is a literary device that describes the setting of a story.

A motif is a type of character that represents a specific archetype.

Irony is a figure of speech in which the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

Irony is a literary device that creates a sense of urgency in the plot.

Irony is a type of metaphor that uses exaggeration for effect.

Irony is a narrative technique that provides background information.

A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

A theme is a literary device used to create dialogue.

A theme is a type of plot twist that surprises the reader.

A theme is a specific character trait of the protagonist.

What is a personification?

A personification is a figure of speech that gives human traits to non-human entities.

A personification is a direct quote from a character in a story.

A personification is a literary device that creates suspense in a narrative.

A personification is a type of metaphor that compares two unrelated things.

A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

A narrative is a type of poem that uses rhyme and meter.

A narrative is a character's internal conflict in a story.

A narrative is a literary device that describes the setting.

What is an antonomasia?

A rhetorical device that substitutes a descriptive phrase for a proper name.

A literary device that uses alliteration for emphasis.

A figure of speech that involves exaggeration for effect.

What is a hyperbaton?

A hyperbaton is a figure of speech that involves an inversion of the normal order of words.

A hyperbaton is a type of allusion that references historical events.

A hyperbaton is a method of character development in narratives.

A hyperbaton is a literary device that uses repetition for emphasis.

A chiasmus is a rhetorical device in which words or concepts are repeated in reverse order.

A chiasmus is a form of dialogue used to develop characters.

A chiasmus is a literary technique that creates suspense in a story.

A chiasmus is a type of metaphor that compares two unrelated things.

What is a colloquialism?

A colloquialism is a word or phrase that is used in informal language.

A colloquialism is a figure of speech that gives human traits to non-human entities.

A colloquialism is a literary device that describes the setting of a story.

A colloquialism is a type of metaphor that uses exaggeration.

A pun is a form of wordplay that exploits multiple meanings of a term.

A pun is a rhetorical question that does not require an answer.

A pun is a literary device that creates suspense in a narrative.

A pun is a type of metaphor that uses exaggeration.

A fable is a short story that typically features animals and conveys a moral lesson.

A fable is a literary device that describes the setting.

A fable is a type of poem that uses rhyme and meter.

A fable is a narrative technique that provides background information.

A soliloquy is a speech in which a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often while alone.

A soliloquy is a literary device that creates suspense in a narrative.

A soliloquy is a type of dialogue between two characters.

A soliloquy is a form of alliteration that enhances the rhythm of a poem.

What is a narrative arc?

A narrative arc is the sequence of events that make up a story's plot structure.

A narrative arc is the chronological construction of plot in a story.

A narrative arc is a type of character development that occurs over time.

A narrative arc is a literary device that describes the setting of a story.

A flashback is a technique that interrupts the chronological flow of a narrative to present past events.

A flashback is a type of dialogue that reveals character motivations.

A flashback is a literary device that creates suspense in a narrative.

A flashback is a method of character development through external actions.

A subplot is a secondary plot that runs parallel to the main plot in a story.

A subplot is a type of metaphor used to enhance the main theme.

A subplot is a literary device that describes the setting in detail.

A subplot is a character's internal conflict that drives the narrative.

A simile is a direct comparison between two unrelated things using 'like' or 'as'.

A simile is a type of metaphor that does not use any comparative language.

A simile is a literary device that describes a character's emotions.

A simile is a form of personification that attributes human qualities to animals.

What is a tone in literature?

A tone is the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience.

A tone is a specific type of plot twist in a story.

A tone is a literary device that describes the setting in detail.

A tone is a character's internal conflict.

What is a foreshadowing?

Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give hints about future events in a story.

Foreshadowing is a narrative technique that provides background information.

Foreshadowing is a method of creating suspense through dialogue.

Foreshadowing is a type of character development that occurs over time.

What is a symbol in literature?

A symbol is an object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

A symbol is a character that represents a specific archetype.

A symbol is a type of metaphor that uses exaggeration.

A symbol is a literary device that describes the setting in detail.

What is a narrative arc?

A narrative arc is the structure of a story that includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

A narrative arc is the chronological construction of plot in a novel.

A narrative arc is a character's internal conflict that drives the narrative.

A narrative arc is a literary device that describes the setting of a story.

What is a character foil?

A character foil is a character that contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities.

A character foil is a character that serves as the main antagonist in a story.

A character foil is a literary device that describes the setting in detail.

A character foil is a type of metaphor that compares two unrelated things.

What is a theme in literature?

A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

A theme is a character's journey throughout the story.

A theme is a specific type of plot twist.

A theme is a literary device that describes the setting in detail.

A hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration for emphasis.

A hyperbole is a subtle comparison between two unrelated things.

A hyperbole is a type of irony that conveys a meaning opposite to the literal one.

A hyperbole is a literary device that creates suspense in a narrative.

What is a narrative perspective?

A narrative perspective is the viewpoint from which a story is told.

A narrative perspective is a type of plot twist.

A narrative perspective is a character's internal conflict.

A narrative perspective is a literary device that describes the setting in detail.

An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

An idiom is a literary device that describes the setting in detail.

An idiom is a character's internal conflict in a story.

An idiom is a type of metaphor that uses exaggeration.

What is a protagonist?

A protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

A protagonist is a type of literary device used to create suspense.

A protagonist is a character that serves as the main antagonist.

A protagonist is a minor character that supports the main plot.

A motif is a recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

A motif is a type of plot twist that surprises the reader.

A motif is a literary device that describes the setting in detail.

A motif is a character's internal conflict that drives the narrative.

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WHAT IS METONYMY?

Metonymy refers to a direct comparison between two unrelated things.

Metonymy is a type of metaphor that uses exaggerated language.

Metonymy is a grammatical rule that dictates sentence structure.

Metonymy is a figure of speech that replaces the name of one thing with the name of something else closely associated with it.

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WHAT IS A PARADOX?

A paradox is a seemingly contradictory statement that may reveal a truth.

A paradox is a simple truth that everyone agrees on.

A paradox is a type of mathematical equation.

A paradox is a clear and straightforward statement.

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What is a synecdoche?

A type of metaphor that compares two unrelated things.

A literary device that exaggerates for emphasis.

A form of alliteration that repeats consonant sounds.

A figure of speech where a part represents the whole or vice versa.

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what is an anastrophe?

Anastrophe is the inversion of the usual word order in a sentence.

Anastrophe is the use of metaphors in literature.

Anastrophe refers to a specific rhyme scheme.

Anastrophe is a type of punctuation used in poetry.

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What is a simile?

A simile is a comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

A simile is a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

A simile is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration.

A simile is a type of metaphor.

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What is an Allusion?

A direct quote from a famous author.

A type of poem that uses rhyme.

A detailed description of a character.

An allusion is an indirect reference to a person, place, event, or literary work.

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What are the types of allusion?

Historical, Literary, Mythological, Biblical, Pop Culture

Geographical

Scientific

Philosophical

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LITERARY DEVICES/TERMS

WHAT IS METONYMY?

WHAT IS A PARADOX?

What is a synecdoche?

what is an anastrophe?

What is a simile?

What is an Allusion?

What are the types of allusion?

What is an allegory?

What is apostrophe?

what is a climax?

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