Literary Devices

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What is a Flashback?

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A literary device where the story goes back to previous events.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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What is Situational Irony?

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A situation where something happens that is the opposite of what we expect.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is Direct Characterization?

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When the story tells us directly about a character's traits.

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What is Man vs Nature conflict?

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A type of conflict where a character faces challenges from natural forces, such as sickness or disasters.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What is Dramatic Irony?

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When the reader knows something that the character in the story does not.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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What is Personification?

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A literary device where human traits are given to non-human things.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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What is Indirect Characterization?

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When a character's traits are revealed through their actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What is Verbal Irony?

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

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is Theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D