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What is an allegory?
What is an allegory?
What is alliteration?
What is alliteration?
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely related words.
What does allusion refer to?
What does allusion refer to?
A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary or political significance.
What is an antagonist?
What is an antagonist?
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What does atmosphere refer to in a literary work?
What does atmosphere refer to in a literary work?
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What is conflict?
What is conflict?
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What does diction mean in writing?
What does diction mean in writing?
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What is exposition?
What is exposition?
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What is a fable?
What is a fable?
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What is falling action?
What is falling action?
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What does foreshadowing mean?
What does foreshadowing mean?
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What is imagery in literature?
What is imagery in literature?
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What is the inciting force in a narrative?
What is the inciting force in a narrative?
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What does irony refer to?
What does irony refer to?
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What is internal rhyme?
What is internal rhyme?
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What is a metaphor?
What is a metaphor?
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What is mood in literature?
What is mood in literature?
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What is a narrative?
What is a narrative?
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What does omniscient mean?
What does omniscient mean?
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What is a parable?
What is a parable?
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What is a plot?
What is a plot?
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What does point of view refer to?
What does point of view refer to?
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What is resolution in a narrative?
What is resolution in a narrative?
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What is rising action?
What is rising action?
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What is a round character?
What is a round character?
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What does setting refer to in a literary context?
What does setting refer to in a literary context?
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What is a simile?
What is a simile?
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What is a social covenant?
What is a social covenant?
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What does a symbol represent?
What does a symbol represent?
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What is a theme in literature?
What is a theme in literature?
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What does tone refer to in writing?
What does tone refer to in writing?
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What does TULIP stand for in theological context?
What does TULIP stand for in theological context?
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What are the parts of speech?
What are the parts of speech?
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What does present tense refer to?
What does present tense refer to?
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In active voice, the subject is doing the acting.
In active voice, the subject is doing the acting.
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In passive voice, the subject of the sentence is acted on by the verb.
In passive voice, the subject of the sentence is acted on by the verb.
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Study Notes
Literary Devices
- Allegory: A narrative that reveals a hidden meaning, often moral or political.
- Alliteration: Repetition of the same beginning sound in closely related words, enhancing rhythm and memorability.
- Allusion: Brief, indirect reference to significant figures, events, or concepts from history, culture, or literature, creating connections.
- Antagonist: The character or force opposing the protagonist; often viewed as the enemy in a narrative.
Narrative Structures
- Atmosphere: The overall mood or emotional environment created within a literary work.
- Conflict: A serious disagreement or struggle between opposing forces, essential for plot development.
- Diction: The specific word choices made by an author, influencing tone and meaning.
- Exposition: An explanation of background information necessary for understanding a story's context or themes.
Types of Stories
- Fable: A brief tale that imparts a moral lesson, often featuring animals as characters.
- Foreshadowing: Hints or clues about events that will occur later in the story, building anticipation.
- Imagery: Descriptive language that paints vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.
- Narrative: A structured account of connected events, typically in the form of a story.
Plot Elements
- Inciting Force: The event or circumstance that ignites the main conflict and propels the story forward.
- Falling Action: Events following the climax that lead to the resolution of the conflict.
- Rising Action: A series of events that escalate tension and develop the conflict within a narrative.
- Resolution: The conclusion where conflicts are resolved and questions answered.
Characterization
- Irony: A contrast between expectations and reality, often highlighting humor or emphasizing points.
- Round Character: A well-developed character with depth, showcasing various traits and complexities.
- Point of View: The perspective from which a story is told, influencing reader interpretation and engagement.
Components of Writing
- Setting: Time and place where the story unfolds, providing context and atmosphere.
- Simile: A comparison using "like" or "as" to create vivid images, making descriptions more relatable.
- Symbol: An item or concept that represents larger ideas or themes, adding layers of meaning.
- Theme: The central topic or message expressed through a literary work.
Language Mechanics
- Tone: The emotional quality or attitude conveyed by an author's writing, influencing how readers perceive the text.
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TULIP: An acronym representing key points of Calvinist theology:
- Total depravity
- Unconditional election
- Limited atonement
- Irresistible grace
- Perseverance of the saints.
- Parts of Speech: Categories of words including noun, pronoun, adjective, determiner, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection, essential for constructing sentences.
- Active Voice: A sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb, creating direct and vigorous prose.
- Passive Voice: A sentence structure where the subject receives the action of the verb, often making sentences less direct.
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Test your understanding of key literary devices and narrative structures in this quiz. Explore concepts like allegory, alliteration, and conflict, and discover how they shape storytelling. Perfect for literature enthusiasts looking to enhance their knowledge!