Literary devices

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What is Personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects.

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What is Theme in literature?

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The central message or lesson conveyed by a literary work.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Characterization?

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The process by which an author reveals the personality and traits of a character in a story.

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What is Conflict in literature?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external, driving the plot of a story.

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What is Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Foreshadowing?

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

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What is Irony?

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A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often highlighting a contrast.

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What is Symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to objects or actions.

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What is Allegory?

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A narrative that uses characters and events to represent broader themes and concepts, often moral or political.