Literary Devices

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What is Foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device that gives an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast.

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What is Allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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How does Imagery enhance a story?

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Imagery enhances a story by creating a more immersive experience for the reader, allowing them to visualize scenes and feel emotions.

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Can you give an example of Personification?

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An example of personification is: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What effect does Foreshadowing have on a story?

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Foreshadowing builds anticipation and suspense, preparing the reader for future events.