Literary Device & Shakespeare

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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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What era is known as the time when Shakespeare wrote his plays?

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The Elizabethan Era.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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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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How many words did Shakespeare contribute to the English language?

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Shakespeare added approximately 3000 words to the English language.

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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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is allusion in literature?

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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 symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is the purpose of literary devices?

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Literary devices enhance the meaning, style, and emotional impact of a literary work.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.