Night Literary Devices

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or abstract concepts.

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What does it mean for a character to be dynamic?

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A dynamic character undergoes significant internal change throughout the story, often in response to events.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the point of highest tension or drama in a narrative, often leading to the resolution.

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What is an external conflict?

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An external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as society, nature, or another character.

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What is the significance of the setting in a literary work?

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The setting provides the time and place of the story, influencing the plot and characters' actions.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things, suggesting they are alike in some way.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a flat character?

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A flat character is one-dimensional and lacks depth, often serving a specific purpose in the story.

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What is a minor character?

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A minor character is not the focus of the story but plays a supporting role in the narrative.