Springboard Unit 2 Literary Terms

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony is a type of irony where the reader or audience knows more about the circumstances or future events than the characters in the scene.

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What are allusions?

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Allusions are references that writers make to a well-known person, event, or place from history, music, art, or another literary work.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the atmosphere or predominant emotion in a literary work, created by the effect of the words on the audience.

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What is an autobiography?

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An autobiography is an account written by a person about their own life.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is a statement that summarizes the key details of a text.

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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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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 tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is diction?

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Diction is the choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in writing.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader.