Literary Techniques and Concepts

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What is a frame narrative?

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A story within a story.

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Define aphorism.

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Aphorism is a brief statement conveying a general truth or principle.

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What is an example of euphemism?

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Saying 'he passed away' instead of 'he died'.

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What is stream of consciousness?

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A narrative technique where a character reveals their inner thoughts and feelings, often in a spontaneous and unstructured manner.

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What creates dramatic irony?

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The audience knows more than the characters.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Define metaphor.

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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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 does foreshadowing mean?

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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 hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.