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What is form in literature?

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Form refers to the structure and style of a text, including its genre (e.g., novel, play, poem) and how the content is organized.

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What is narrative perspective?

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Narrative perspective is the point of view from which a story is told, such as first-person, third-person omniscient, or third-person limited.

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Define syntax in literature.

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Syntax is the arrangement of words and phrases to create sentences, reflecting a text’s tone, pace, or emphasis.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures or evoking emotions.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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Symbolism uses objects, characters, or events to represent broader ideas or themes.

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What is the tone of a text?

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Tone is the author’s attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is a motif?

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A motif is a recurring element or idea in a text that reinforces themes or messages.

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What is context in literary analysis?

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Context refers to the historical, cultural, or social factors surrounding a text that influence its meaning.

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What is structure in a text?

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Structure refers to how a text is organized, including chapters, acts, stanzas, or narrative arcs.

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What is the difference between theme and subject?

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The subject is the topic of a text, while the theme is the message or insight conveyed about the topic.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a person, event, or work outside the text, adding deeper meaning.

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What is enjambment in poetry?

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Enjambment occurs when a sentence runs onto the next line without a pause, creating flow and continuity.

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What is juxtaposition?

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Juxtaposition places contrasting ideas or elements side by side to highlight differences or create tension.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing provides hints or clues about future events in a narrative.

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What is a foil character?

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A foil character contrasts with another character, often the protagonist, to highlight specific traits.

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What is diction?

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Diction is the choice of words in a text, which contributes to tone, mood, and style.

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What is free indirect discourse?

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Free indirect discourse blends third-person narration with a character’s inner thoughts and emotions.

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What is pathetic fallacy?

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Pathetic fallacy is the attribution of human emotions to nature or inanimate objects.

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What is an allegory?

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An allegory is a story in which characters, events, or settings symbolize larger concepts or ideas.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words.

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What is a paradox?

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A paradox is a seemingly contradictory statement that reveals a deeper truth.

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What is a bildungsroman?

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A bildungsroman is a coming-of-age story focusing on a character’s personal growth and development.

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What is anaphora?

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Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a contrast between expectation and reality, with types including verbal, situational, and dramatic irony.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor compares two things by saying one is the other, without using ‘like’ or ‘as.’

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What is personification?

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Personification gives human qualities to animals, objects, or abstract ideas.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is exaggerated language used for emphasis or effect.

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What is caesura?

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Caesura is a pause in a line of poetry, often marked by punctuation.

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What is a simile?

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A simile compares two things using ‘like’ or ‘as.’

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What is epistolary form?

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Epistolary form is a narrative told through letters, diary entries, or other documents.

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What is metonymy?

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Metonymy uses a related term to stand for something (e.g., ‘the crown’ for the monarchy).

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What is synecdoche?

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Synecdoche is a figure of speech where a part represents the whole or vice versa.

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What is anachronism?

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Anachronism is something out of its proper historical context.

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What is intertextuality?

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Intertextuality refers to relationships between texts, such as references or allusions.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is written or spoken conversation between characters.

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What is dramatic irony?

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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not.

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What is a soliloquy?

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A soliloquy is a speech given by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts.

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What is hubris?

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Hubris is excessive pride or arrogance that leads to a character’s downfall.

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What is catharsis?

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Catharsis is the emotional release experienced by the audience at the end of a tragedy.

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What is stream of consciousness?

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Stream of consciousness is a narrative style that presents a character’s thoughts and feelings in a flow.

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What is a tragic flaw (hamartia)?

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A tragic flaw is a character trait that leads to the protagonist’s downfall.

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What is antithesis?

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Antithesis places opposing ideas in close proximity for contrast.

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What is euphemism?

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Euphemism replaces harsh or direct terms with milder expressions.

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What is a climax in a narrative?

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The climax is the point of highest tension or conflict in a story.

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What is resolution in a plot?

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Resolution is the conclusion of a narrative, where conflicts are resolved.

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What is verisimilitude?

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Verisimilitude refers to the appearance of being true or realistic.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron combines contradictory terms (e.g., ‘deafening silence’).

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What is satire?

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Satire uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or expose flaws.

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What is episodic structure?

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Episodic structure organizes a narrative into loosely connected episodes or scenes.

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What is polysyndeton?

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Polysyndeton is the repeated use of conjunctions in close succession for emphasis.

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