LIterary Terms and Elements Review

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What is a round character?

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A well-developed, complex character that has depth and undergoes change throughout the story.

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What is a flat character?

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A simple character that does not change and lacks depth.

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What is a static character?

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A character that does not undergo significant change throughout the story.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character that undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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Identify an example of onomatopoeia in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The sausages sizzled in the pan as they cooked slowly,' the word 'sizzled' is an example of onomatopoeia.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Provide an example of personification.

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In the phrase 'The wind whispered through the trees,' the wind is given the human ability to whisper.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward their work, which can be conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.