What is a metaphor?
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Comparison of two things using like or as
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
Comparison of two things without using like or as
What is a metaphor?
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Comparison of two things using like or as
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
Comparison of two things without using like or as
What is a simile?
Words that sound like their meaning
Comparison of two things without using like or as
Comparison of two things using like or as
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
What is a simile?
Words that sound like their meaning
Comparison of two things without using like or as
Comparison of two things using like or as
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
What is imagery?
Descriptions that appeal to all five senses
Two words that contradict each other placed side by side
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
A joke using multiple meanings of words
What is imagery?
Descriptions that appeal to all five senses
Two words that contradict each other placed side by side
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
A joke using multiple meanings of words
What is alliteration?
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
Comparison of two things without using like or as
Words that sound like their meaning
What is alliteration?
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
Comparison of two things without using like or as
Words that sound like their meaning
What is personification?
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
Two words that contradict each other placed side by side
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Comparison of two things using like or as
What is personification?
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
Two words that contradict each other placed side by side
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Comparison of two things using like or as
What is onomatopoeia?
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
Words that sound like their meaning
Comparison of two things without using like or as
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
What is onomatopoeia?
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
Words that sound like their meaning
Comparison of two things without using like or as
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
What is an oxymoron?
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Comparison of two things using like or as
Two words that contradict each other placed side by side
A joke using multiple meanings of words
What is an oxymoron?
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Comparison of two things using like or as
Two words that contradict each other placed side by side
A joke using multiple meanings of words
What is a pun?
A joke or phrase that uses multiple meanings of words
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Words that sound like their meaning
Comparison of two things without using like or as
What is a pun?
A joke or phrase that uses multiple meanings of words
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Words that sound like their meaning
Comparison of two things without using like or as
What is an allusion?
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Hints about events that will happen later in the story
Making reference to characters, stories, myths, or events from a different story
The emotional feeling in a story
What is an allusion?
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Hints about events that will happen later in the story
Making reference to characters, stories, myths, or events from a different story
The emotional feeling in a story
What is foreshadowing?
Hints about events that will happen later in the story
A joke using multiple meanings of words
The emotional feeling in a story
Descriptions that appeal to all five senses
What is foreshadowing?
Hints about events that will happen later in the story
A joke using multiple meanings of words
The emotional feeling in a story
Descriptions that appeal to all five senses
What is suspense?
The feeling of tension a reader feels when they are unsure about what will happen next
Comparison of two things using like or as
The author's message or lesson
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
What is suspense?
The feeling of tension a reader feels when they are unsure about what will happen next
Comparison of two things using like or as
The author's message or lesson
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
What is the theme of a story?
The author's message or lesson
Hints about events that will happen later in the story
The emotional feeling in a story
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
What is the theme of a story?
The author's message or lesson
Hints about events that will happen later in the story
The emotional feeling in a story
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
What does mood refer to in literature?
The author's attitude to the subject
Descriptions that appeal to all five senses
The feeling of tension a reader feels
The reader's emotional response
What does mood refer to in literature?
The author's attitude to the subject
Descriptions that appeal to all five senses
The feeling of tension a reader feels
The reader's emotional response
What does tone refer to in literature?
A joke using multiple meanings of words
The reader's emotional response
The author's attitude to the subject
Hints about events that will happen later in the story
What does tone refer to in literature?
A joke using multiple meanings of words
The reader's emotional response
The author's attitude to the subject
Hints about events that will happen later in the story
What is the example of a pun given in the glossary?
Love is a battlefield
I'm feeling positive today!
Buzz, Bang
The wind screamed its anger.
What is the example of a pun given in the glossary?
Love is a battlefield
I'm feeling positive today!
Buzz, Bang
The wind screamed its anger.
What does symbolism in literature represent?
Literal meanings of objects
Objects representing intangible concepts
Historical events directly
Only physical objects
What does symbolism in literature represent?
Literal meanings of objects
Objects representing intangible concepts
Historical events directly
Only physical objects
What is an example of allegory?
Pride and Prejudice
Moby Dick
The Great Gatsby
Animal Farm
What is an example of allegory?
Pride and Prejudice
Moby Dick
The Great Gatsby
Animal Farm
What is hyperbole?
Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally
Direct statements
Literal descriptions
Understated expressions
What is hyperbole?
Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally
Direct statements
Literal descriptions
Understated expressions
What is verbal irony?
Literal meaning matches intended meaning
Situational outcomes
Intended meaning opposite of literal meaning
Dramatic implications
What is verbal irony?
Literal meaning matches intended meaning
Situational outcomes
Intended meaning opposite of literal meaning
Dramatic implications
What defines situational irony?
Exaggerated claims
Literal interpretations
Actions have an effect opposite of what was intended
Audience knows more than characters
What defines situational irony?
Exaggerated claims
Literal interpretations
Actions have an effect opposite of what was intended
Audience knows more than characters
What is dramatic irony?
Audience knows more than the characters
Literal interpretations
Situational outcomes
Characters understand audience's thoughts
What is dramatic irony?
Audience knows more than the characters
Literal interpretations
Situational outcomes
Characters understand audience's thoughts
In the example, what does the wedding ring symbolize?
A simple piece of jewelry
A commitment or bond
A fashion statement
A historical artifact
In the example, what does the wedding ring symbolize?
A simple piece of jewelry
A commitment or bond
A fashion statement
A historical artifact
What does sarcasm often involve?
Sincere advice
Literal statements
Saying the opposite of what is meant
Honest compliments
What does sarcasm often involve?
Sincere advice
Literal statements
Saying the opposite of what is meant
Honest compliments
What happens in the example of Romeo and Juliet?
Both characters are aware of the truth
Juliet actually dies
Romeo survives
The audience knows Juliet is alive while Romeo thinks she is dead
What happens in the example of Romeo and Juliet?
Both characters are aware of the truth
Juliet actually dies
Romeo survives
The audience knows Juliet is alive while Romeo thinks she is dead
What is a metaphor?
Comparison of two things without using like or as
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Comparison of two things using like or as
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
What is a simile?
Comparison of two things using like or as
Comparison of two things without using like or as
Words that sound like their meaning
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
What is imagery?
A joke using multiple meanings of words
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
Descriptions that appeal to all five senses
Two words that contradict each other placed side by side
What is alliteration?
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
Words that sound like their meaning
Comparison of two things without using like or as
What is personification?
Comparison of two things using like or as
Two words that contradict each other placed side by side
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
What is onomatopoeia?
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Comparison of two things without using like or as
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
Words that sound like their meaning
What is an oxymoron?
Comparison of two things using like or as
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
A joke using multiple meanings of words
Two words that contradict each other placed side by side
What is a pun?
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
Comparison of two things without using like or as
A joke or phrase that uses multiple meanings of words
Words that sound like their meaning
What is an allusion?
Hints about events that will happen later in the story
Making reference to characters, stories, myths, or events from a different story
The emotional feeling in a story
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
What is foreshadowing?
A joke using multiple meanings of words
Descriptions that appeal to all five senses
Hints about events that will happen later in the story
The emotional feeling in a story
What is suspense?
Comparison of two things using like or as
Repetition of letter sounds in neighbouring words
The feeling of tension a reader feels when they are unsure about what will happen next
The author's message or lesson
What is the theme of a story?
Hints about events that will happen later in the story
The emotional feeling in a story
Giving human qualities to anything non-human
The author's message or lesson
What does mood refer to in literature?
The author's attitude to the subject
Descriptions that appeal to all five senses
The feeling of tension a reader feels
The reader's emotional response
What does tone refer to in literature?
A joke using multiple meanings of words
The author's attitude to the subject
Hints about events that will happen later in the story
The reader's emotional response
What is the example of a pun given in the glossary?
The wind screamed its anger.
Buzz, Bang
Love is a battlefield
I'm feeling positive today!
What does symbolism in literature represent?
Objects representing intangible concepts
Only physical objects
Historical events directly
Literal meanings of objects
What is hyperbole?
Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally
Understated expressions
Direct statements
Literal descriptions
What is verbal irony?
Situational outcomes
Dramatic implications
Intended meaning opposite of literal meaning
Literal meaning matches intended meaning
What defines situational irony?
Exaggerated claims
Audience knows more than characters
Literal interpretations
Actions have an effect opposite of what was intended
What is dramatic irony?
Situational outcomes
Literal interpretations
Characters understand audience's thoughts
Audience knows more than the characters
In the example, what does the wedding ring symbolize?
A historical artifact
A fashion statement
A simple piece of jewelry
A commitment or bond
What does sarcasm often involve?
Literal statements
Sincere advice
Saying the opposite of what is meant
Honest compliments
What happens in the example of Romeo and Juliet?
Both characters are aware of the truth
Juliet actually dies
Romeo survives
The audience knows Juliet is alive while Romeo thinks she is dead
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