11th Literature EOC Review

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What is a literary text?

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A literary text is a work of art that uses language to express ideas, emotions, and stories, including dramas, poems, and stories.

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What is NOT a literary text?

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Recipes are not considered literary texts as they are instructional rather than artistic.

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Define '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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What is 'connotation'?

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Connotation refers to the specific meaning or idea that a word brings to mind, beyond its dictionary definition.

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What is an example of situational irony?

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A fire station burns down is an example of situational irony, as it is unexpected for a place that is meant to put out fires to catch fire.

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Define 'hyperbole'.

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Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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What is 'allegory'?

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An allegory is a narrative that uses characters and events to symbolize deeper moral or political meanings.

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What is 'alliteration'?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is 'analogy'?

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An analogy is a comparison between two different things that highlights some form of similarity.

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What is 'irony'?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.