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Literary Devices: Foreshadowing and Irony

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What is the primary way to identify the point-of-view of a story?

By counting the number of characters

By analyzing the plot structure

By determining the narrator's tone

By answering the question 'Who is telling this story?' (correct)

Which of the following is an example of third-person point-of-view?

We awoke early that morning to the sound of a car backfiring in the street below.

She awoke early that morning to the sound of a car backfiring in the street below. (correct)

I awoke early that morning to the sound of a car backfiring in the street below.

You awake early in the morning to the sound of a car backfiring in the street below.

What is the primary purpose of satire in literature?

To inform the reader and sometimes contain a call to action (correct)

To create a sense of ambiguity

To praise a person, idea, or institution

To entertain the reader

What is the result of using symbolism in literature?

The work adds layers of meaning, allowing for multiple readings Signup and view all the answers

What literary devices are often used in conjunction with satire?

Irony and juxtaposition Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a symbol in literature?

To add complexity and layers of meaning Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of foreshadowing in a story?

To hint at events yet to come and create anticipation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when the reader has more knowledge than the character in a story?

Dramatic irony Signup and view all the answers

What literary device involves placing two ideas or elements side by side to create a comparison or contrast?

Juxtaposition Signup and view all the answers

What is a statement or situation that seems contradictory or absurd but may contain a deeper truth?

Paradox Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the use of words to express the opposite of their literal meaning?

Irony Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of juxtaposition in a story?

It highlights differences and sometimes implies a link between two things Signup and view all the answers