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  • 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

    literary_terms metaphor
  • 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

    literary_terms simile
  • 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

    literary_terms imagery
  • 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

    literary_terms alliteration
  • 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

    literary_terms personification
  • 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

    literary_terms onomatopoeia
  • 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

    literary_terms oxymoron
  • 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

    literary_terms pun
  • 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

    literary_terms allusion
  • 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

    literary_terms foreshadowing
  • 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

    literary_terms suspense
  • 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

    literary_terms theme
  • 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

    literary_terms mood
  • 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

    literary_terms tone
  • 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!

    literary_terms pun example
  • What does symbolism in literature represent?

    Objects representing intangible concepts

    Only physical objects

    Historical events directly

    Literal meanings of objects

    literature symbolism
  • What is an example of allegory?

    The Great Gatsby

    Animal Farm

    Moby Dick

    Pride and Prejudice

    literature allegory
  • What is hyperbole?

    Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally

    Understated expressions

    Direct statements

    Literal descriptions

    literature hyperbole
  • What is verbal irony?

    Situational outcomes

    Dramatic implications

    Intended meaning opposite of literal meaning

    Literal meaning matches intended meaning

    literature irony
  • What defines situational irony?

    Exaggerated claims

    Audience knows more than characters

    Literal interpretations

    Actions have an effect opposite of what was intended

    literature irony
  • What is dramatic irony?

    Situational outcomes

    Literal interpretations

    Characters understand audience's thoughts

    Audience knows more than the characters

    literature irony
  • In the example, what does the wedding ring symbolize?

    A historical artifact

    A fashion statement

    A simple piece of jewelry

    A commitment or bond

    literature symbolism
  • What does sarcasm often involve?

    Literal statements

    Sincere advice

    Saying the opposite of what is meant

    Honest compliments

    literature sarcasm
  • 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

    literature drama