Literary Devices Flashcard

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What type of conflict involves struggles between a character and outside forces?

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External conflict

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What type of conflict involves struggles within a character's mind?

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Internal conflict

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What is irony in literature?

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A situation where the outcome is contrary to what is expected.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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A representation of an idea or quality by an object.

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What literary device uses exaggeration for effect?

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Hyperbole

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is mood in literature?

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.