Literary Device Practice

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What is the third person point of view?

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The third person point of view uses pronouns like 'he,' 'she,' or character names to tell a story.

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What is irony in literature?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectations and reality.

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What does symbolism mean in literature?

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Symbolism is a literary device where a symbol represents a larger idea or concept, such as using objects or characters to convey deeper meanings.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device that gives human traits or characteristics to non-human entities, such as animals or inanimate objects.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences or societal issues.

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What is the first person point of view?

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The first person point of view uses pronouns like 'I' or 'we' to tell a story from the perspective of a character.

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What is the second person point of view?

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The second person point of view addresses the reader directly using the pronoun 'you,' making the reader a character in the story.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as,' suggesting they are alike in some way.

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What is imagery in literature?

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

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality, traits, and motivations of a character in a story.