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English Final Review
Mrs.Pavone
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a series of two or more words beginning with the same first consonant(letter) | alliteration |
| a comparison using like or as | simile |
| two words that are contradictory used in a phrase | oxymoron |
| what characters say about themselves or others; actions and/or thoughts of characters | characterization |
| the time and place of a story | setting |
| the common thread that weaves through a story | theme |
| vivid language that lets a reader see what is happening | imagery |
| specific words used by the author to help the reader understand the plot,theme, or characters | diction |
| something that can be seen or toughed that represents something that connot be seen or toughed | symbol |
| a hint or clue that will tie the story or character into something that will happen later | foreshadowing |
| an exaggeration to show emphasis on something | hyperbole |
| that character, often the main character, who has a problem to overcome | protagonist |
| the obstacle or problem in a story | conflict |
| a comparison of two different things NOT using like or as | metaphor |
| a story written in the form of fables or fairy tales to get across a specific idea or message | allegory |
| something that keeps happening throughout the story;a recurring object,idea of situation | motif |
| words or phrases c character may say over and over again or which are noted in a poem two or more times | repetition |
| the details of a story from beginning, middle,to end | plot |
| the character or situation that causes the main character conflict | antagonist |
| a reference to a person,place or thing in history or in another piece of literature | allusion |