Literary Terms (20 Questions)

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Tone

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The writer's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice.

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Onomatopoeia

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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Climax

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Narrator

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The person or character who tells the story, which can be in first, second, or third person point of view.

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Symbol

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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Theme

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The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting the difference between what is said and what is meant.

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Personification

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