Literary Terms Quiz

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Irony: Actions have opposite effects from intended

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Situational irony

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Character traits described by the author

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Direct characterization

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Begins in the middle of action

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In medias res

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Reference to another work, person, or event

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Allusion

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Irony known to audience, not character

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Dramatic irony

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Writer's attitude through word choice

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Tone

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Conflict with societal forces

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Man vs. Society

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Repeating words for rhythm

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Parallelism

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Figure of speech: comparing with 'like' or 'as'

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Simile

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Character conflict: One vs. One

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Man vs. Man conflict