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What literary device is used when Kenny's flashback to his childhood trauma hints at events that will happen later in the story?
What literary device is used when Kenny's flashback to his childhood trauma hints at events that will happen later in the story?
In the context of the text, what literary element is evident when the barber contemplates killing Torres?
In the context of the text, what literary element is evident when the barber contemplates killing Torres?
Which term best describes Kenny's role as a character who overcomes his fear with the help of a fairy song?
Which term best describes Kenny's role as a character who overcomes his fear with the help of a fairy song?
What element of the plot structure is revealed when the tension reaches its peak in Ebony magazine?
What element of the plot structure is revealed when the tension reaches its peak in Ebony magazine?
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In 'The Dinner Party,' what theme or moral is suggested by the phrase 'Don't forget those who have died'?
In 'The Dinner Party,' what theme or moral is suggested by the phrase 'Don't forget those who have died'?
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What literary element is exemplified when a character states, 'I approached him with the razor poised'?
What literary element is exemplified when a character states, 'I approached him with the razor poised'?
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In literature, what does the 'cow-tail switch' symbolize?
In literature, what does the 'cow-tail switch' symbolize?
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Which scenario best represents dramatic irony?
Which scenario best represents dramatic irony?
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What literary element is evident when 'The dark of winter was victorious over the light of the world'?
What literary element is evident when 'The dark of winter was victorious over the light of the world'?
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In 'The Rebellion of the Magical Rabbits', which literary device is primarily showcased?
In 'The Rebellion of the Magical Rabbits', which literary device is primarily showcased?
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'Ib' in the text could best be described as a:
'Ib' in the text could best be described as a:
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In 'The First Day', the girl's comment about her mother's looks being brand new to her is likely indicating?
In 'The First Day', the girl's comment about her mother's looks being brand new to her is likely indicating?
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What literary device is 'Splish, splash' an example of?
What literary device is 'Splish, splash' an example of?
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Which term can be used interchangeably with 'flash fiction'?
Which term can be used interchangeably with 'flash fiction'?
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What does the second-person point of view typically allow readers to do?
What does the second-person point of view typically allow readers to do?
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Which conflict is central in 'The Death of Balder'?
Which conflict is central in 'The Death of Balder'?
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What does foreshadowing primarily serve to do in a story?
What does foreshadowing primarily serve to do in a story?
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Study Notes
Literary Terms
- A brief, fictional prose narrative is also known as a short story
- A short story typically includes exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution/denouement
- Foreshadowing is a literary device that hints at events that will occur later in the story
- Dramatic irony is a form of irony where the reader knows something that the characters in the story do not
- Situational irony is a form of irony where the opposite of what is expected to happen occurs
- Verbal irony is a form of irony where the words used convey a meaning that is opposite of their literal meaning
- Plausibility refers to the believability of the events in a story
Story Elements
- Plot refers to the sequence of events in a story
- Character vs. self refers to a conflict within a character
- Character vs. society refers to a conflict between a character and the society they live in
- Character vs. nature refers to a conflict between a character and the natural world
Character Types
- A protagonist is the main character in a story
- An antagonist is a character who opposes the protagonist
- A minor character is a character who is not the main focus of the story
- An allegorical character is a character who represents an abstract idea or concept
Point of View
- First-person point of view is when the narrator is a character within the story
- Second-person point of view is when the reader is addressed directly
- Third-person point of view is when the narrator is outside the story
Literary Devices
- Symbolism is when an object, color, or other element represents an abstract idea or concept
- Personification is when an object or idea is given human-like qualities
- Onomatopoeia is when words imitate the sounds they describe
- Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration used for emphasis
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Description
Test your knowledge of literary elements with this quiz covering exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Identify concepts like short story, foreshadowing, and dramatic irony. Explore examples of literary elements in classic stories.
