Literary Devices

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What is a literary device?

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A literary device is a technique used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing, such as creating imagery, enhancing meaning, or evoking emotions.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is conflict in literature?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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What is theme in literature?

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