Literary Terms

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood refers to how the reader feels about the story, created through the author's choice of words and details.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is tone in writing?

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Tone is the writer's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is an archetype?

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An archetype is a basic plot, character, symbol, or idea that recurs in the literature of many cultures.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is a universal life lesson about life or human nature; it is the central message of the story.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to the text.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A dynamic character is one who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is a static character?

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A static character is one who does not undergo significant change or development in the story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict that drives the plot.