idea, animal, inanimate object are given lifelike qualities

The main character of the story

addresses a person who is not present or to a personified object

the method an author uses to create characters

the name of an object is replaced with a word closely related to it

Character who does not undergo a change throughout the story

the use of hints to help readers predict the plot

A reoccurring image, action or idea

comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"

describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true

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Personification
vivid descriptions
the use of hints which allows the readers to predict the plot
idea, animal, inanimate object are given lifelike qualities
extreme exaggeration
2
The theme of a work is the dominant idea or underlying meaning of a text
False
True
3
I need to study these literary terms if I want to find success on the midterm
True
False
4
Symbolism is the use of objects, actions, characters or events to represent itself and a larger more significant meaning
False
True
5
Protagonist
The main character of the story
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The character that goes against the main character
character who undergoes a significant change in the story
6
Apostrophe
An abrupt stop in a story
addresses a person who is not present or to a personified object
The main character of the story
vivid imagery using direct comparisons to two or more things
7
Characterization
important character that goes against the main character
comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"
the underlying or main message of a text
the method an author uses to create characters
8
Hyperbole
Comparing two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
using images to portray a theme
comments on or criticizes a person, group or event for comedy purposes
extreme exaggeration
9
An example of anaphora would be: "Romeo, romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?"
True
False
10
Metonymy
the name of an object is replaced with a word closely related to it
refers to a speech or address to a person who isn't present
comparing two things by calling one something that it is not
extreme exaggeration
11
Imagery
repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive sentences
vivid description
the use of hints which allows the reader to predict the plot
the underlying or main message of the text
12
Satire: comments on or criticizes a person, group or event
False
True
13
Static Character
character who significantly changes throughout the story
the method authors use to develop characters
refers to a speech or address to a person who isn't in the room
Character who does not undergo a change throughout the story
14
Foreshadowing
the use of hints to help readers predict the plot
References to images that are grey, black or dark brown
Shadows in the story
Dark spots in the story
15
Dynamic character: a character who does NOT undergo a change throughout the story
False
True
16
Motif
features repeition of a word or phrase at the beginning of sentences
The author's motive
A reoccurring image, action or idea
The overall theme or main message
17
Simile
vivid descriptions
comparing two unlike things by calling one something that it is not
comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"
giving inanimate objects lifelike qualities
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Metaphor
recurring element, idea or concept with symbolic value
the dominant idea or underlying meaning of a text
describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true
when an inanimate object is given lifelike qualities

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