Do you Know Your Literary Devices?

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What is 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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What is symbolism?

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A literary device where symbols are used to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is mood in literature?

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The emotional atmosphere of a piece; how the reader feels.

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What is verbal irony?

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A figure of speech in which the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words used; often expressed as sarcasm.

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What is a flashback?

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A literary device that interrupts the chronological sequence of events to relate an earlier occurrence.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a visual representation in the reader's mind.

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What is a motif?

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A recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story.

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What is allusion?

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An indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.

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What is 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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What is a character arc?

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The transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of a story.