Literary terms

The exercise was created 2025-10-09 by Gransengelska. Question count: 10.

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  • archetype A typical character or situation in stories
  • trope A common idea or plot used in stories
  • symbol Something that represents a bigger idea. Example: heart - love
  • allergory A story with a hidden meaning or lesson
  • theme The main idea or message of a story
  • unreliable narrator A narrator you cannot fully trust
  • foreshadowing Hints about what will happen later
  • dichotomy A clear contrast between two things
  • metaphor Saying one thing is another to show similarity. Paint a picture with words
  • Cliché an overused phrase or idea. Example: love conquers all

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