Jargon flashcard

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What is a quatrain?

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A quatrain is a stanza or poem consisting of four lines.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict that needs to be resolved.

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is an interruption in the current narrative to recount events that occurred earlier.

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when words are used in a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often for humorous or emphatic effect.

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What is repetition in literature?

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Repetition is the deliberate use of the same words or ideas multiple times to emphasize a point.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is a character or force in conflict with the main character (protagonist) in a story.

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What is alliteration?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.