Literature Terms

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Irony

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When the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what one would normally expect.

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Hyperbole

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Exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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Symbol

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An object that stands for something else, e.g., The American flag.

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Metaphor

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A comparison without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Verbal Irony

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When a speaker says one thing but means another, often the opposite.

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Allusion

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A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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Antagonist

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story.