Literary Devices

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when something entirely different happens from what the audience may be expecting.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is an antihero?

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An antihero is a central character in a story, movie, or drama who lacks conventional heroic attributes such as morality, idealism, or courage.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony occurs when a speaker says something contradictory to what he/she intends to say.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is a motif?

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A motif is a recurring element in a story that helps to develop themes and create a specific mood.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is a literary device that uses an object or action that means something other than its literal meaning.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony is when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension or humor.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is a foil?

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A foil is a character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is foreshadowing?

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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a literary device that interrupts the chronological sequence of events to provide background or context to the current narrative.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5