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Which of the following best defines a literary device?
Which of the following best defines a literary device?
- A deliberate construction of language used by an author to convey meaning
- A particular work of literature that can be interpreted and identified
- A technique used by authors to repeat consonant sounds
- A specific aspect of literature that can be recognized and analyzed (correct)
What is the difference between literary elements and literary techniques?
What is the difference between literary elements and literary techniques?
- Literary elements are used to convey meaning, while literary techniques are specific constructions of language (correct)
- There is no difference, they can be used interchangeably
- Literary elements are present in every text, while literary techniques are not
- Literary elements are single words or phrases, while literary techniques are groups of words or phrases
What is the main characteristic of alliteration?
What is the main characteristic of alliteration?
- The repetition of vowel sounds within close proximity
- The repetition of consonant sounds within close proximity (correct)
- The use of animals or inanimate objects as people
- The repetition of words within a sentence or line
What is the term for portraying animals or inanimate objects as people in a story?
What is the term for portraying animals or inanimate objects as people in a story?
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When does an author typically use a literary technique in a text?
When does an author typically use a literary technique in a text?
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