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  • What is "personification"?
    Giving human characteristics to non-human objects or concepts.
  • "The wind whispered through the trees." ... is a/n...?
    personification
  • What is a third-person narrator?
    The narrator is outside of the story, using "he," "she," or "they."
  • "Passed away" instead of "died." is an example of ...?
    euphemism
  • What is "Hyperbole"?
    An intentional and extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.
  • What is a metaphor? Give an example, pls.
    😄
  • What is an allusion?
    A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work.
  • Name 5 key characteristics of a short story.
    Short stories are concise, with a focused plot, limited characters, limited time span, and a single theme or conflict, often surprise or open ending
  • A device that shifts the narrative to an earlier event, providing background context.
    flashback
  • "Her smile was the sun."... is a ...???
    metaphor
  • Define an unreliable narrator.
    An unreliable narrator may distort the truth, which can make the reader question the events in the story.
  • "Her smile was bright like the sun." ... is a ???
    simile
  • "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers." is a/n...?
    ... alliteration: The repetition of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words.
  • A play on words, often for humorous or rhetorical effect.
    pun
  • Placing two contrasting elements close together to emphasize their differences.
    juxtaposition
  • "He is Switzerland" is a/n...?
    allusion
  • Words that imitate natural sounds?
    Onomatopoeia
  • "I’ve told you a million times." is a/n...
    hyperbole
  • What is an omniscient narrator?
    An omniscient narrator knows everything about the story's events and characters, often providing insights that deepen readers' understanding.
  • What is a first-person narrator?
    The narrator is a character in the story, using "I" or "we."
  • Define "irony".
    A contrast between expectations and reality, often to create humor or highlight deeper truths.
  • Who is the protagonist in a story?
    The protagonist is the main character, often the "hero" of the story, whose goals and experiences drive the plot.
  • What is foreshadowing?
    Foreshadowing is a literary device where the author hints at events that will happen later in the story.
  • Define an antagonist.
    The antagonist is the character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.
  • A milder or less direct term used in place of one that might be considered harsh or unpleasant.
    euphemism
  • What is a limited narrator?
    A limited narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, which can create a more personal but limited perspective on the story.
  • "A fire station burns down." ... is a/n ...?
    irony
  • Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.
    Anaphora
  • Explain the difference between simile and metaphor.
    A simile compares two things using "like" or "as," while a metaphor directly states the comparison without "like" or "as."
  • Repeating words or phrases for emphasis or rhythmic effect.
    repetition
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