Duplicate of Literary Elements & Techniques

"Sally sells seashells at the seashore" is an example of:

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

The trees whispered in the wind is an example of...

A situation which cannot possible exist,because different elements cancel each other out.

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A scene in a film, novel, story, or play showing events which happened at an earlier time

Words that suggest visual images and/or appeal to the senses.

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Through tragedy comes resilience, War brings suffering, Love conquers all, are examples of ___

The underlying idea or ideas of a story

A reference to a well known piece of literature, person, or event.

The use of words/expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal language.

The time and place where a story occurs.

The attitude/emotional state of the author toward the subject.

The atmosphere or emotional condition created for the reader.

The children were screaming in the fields.

Animals are portrayed using human characteristics.

Shakespeare said, "The world's a stage." This is an example of...

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The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.

"Her eyes sparkle like diamonds" is an example of:

Used to introduce background information about events/settings/characters.

"Pretty Ugly," and "Jumbo Shrimp" are examples of...

Hints or clues in a story that predict the future

When the words "like" or "as" are used two explicitly compare a thing or idea.

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When an object represents a greater idea

Use of similar or identical language, structures, events, or ideas in different parts of a text

Non-rhyming poetry, usually written in iambic pentameter.

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The trees whispered in the wind is an example of...

Comparison between two things that are unrelated but share characteristics.

Figure of speech where apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction.