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What is the definition of 'mood' in literature?
What is 'tone' in literature?
The attitude of the author, which can be formal, informal, serious, comic, sarcastic, sad, or cheerful.
What does 'conflict' mean in a literary context?
A struggle between opposing forces.
What does 'setting' include in literature?
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What is a 'simile'?
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What is a 'theme' in literature?
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What is 'dramatic irony'?
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What does 'situational irony' involve?
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What is 'personification'?
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What is 'verbal irony'?
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What does 'point of view' mean?
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What is a 'protagonist'?
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What is an 'antagonist'?
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What is a 'metaphor'?
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What does 'hyperbole' mean?
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What is 'symbolism' in literature?
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What is an 'allusion'?
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What is 'foreshadowing'?
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What is 'imagery' in writing?
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Study Notes
Mood
- Evokes specific feelings and vibes in readers.
- Creates an emotional atmosphere surrounding the literary piece.
Tone
- Represents the author's attitude towards the subject.
- Can vary widely: formal, informal, serious, comic, sarcastic, sad, or cheerful.
Conflict
- Describes struggles between opposing forces, essential for narrative development.
Setting
- Encompasses time and place, including social statuses, weather, historical periods, and immediate surroundings.
Simile
- A figure of speech making comparisons between two different things using "like" or "as."
- Helps to create vivid imagery and connections.
Theme
- Central topic explored by a text.
- Divided into thematic concept (what the work is about) and thematic statement (what the work conveys about the topic).
Dramatic Irony
- A narrative form where the audience knows more about the situations than the characters.
- Alters the meaning of characters’ words and actions.
Situational Irony
- Involves an outcome that is contrary to what was expected or intended.
- Highlights the differences between anticipated and actual events.
Personification
- Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.
- Frequently used in poetry to enhance meaning and beauty.
Verbal Irony
- Occurs when a speaker says one thing but means another; the literal meaning differs from the intended message.
Point of View (POV)
- Refers to the narrative perspective in a story: first person, second person, or third person.
Protagonist
- The main character in a story, often the central figure around whom the narrative revolves.
Antagonist
- The opposing force that creates conflict for the protagonist.
- Essential for character development and plot progression.
Metaphor
- An implicit comparison between unrelated entities based on shared characteristics.
- Suggests deeper meanings and connections.
Hyperbole
- An exaggerated statement for emphasis or effect.
- Opposite of understatement; commonly found in literature and speech.
Symbolism
- Represents ideas or concepts beyond the literal meaning of objects, characters, or events in literature.
Allusion
- A reference to a well-known story, event, person, or object to create a connection in readers' minds.
- Enhances depth and relatability in context.
Foreshadowing
- A literary device that hints at future events in the story.
- Often occurs early to set expectations for unfolding events.
Imagery
- Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell).
- Often relies on other literary devices like simile and metaphor for enhanced effect.
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