Literary Devices and Essay Writing

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Example of a simile:

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The sun is like a shining diamond.

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Definition of a metaphor

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A figure of speech that compares two things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Identify the sentence that uses personification: The wind howled through the trees. The sky is blue. The flowers danced in the breeze. The boy ran quickly.

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The flowers danced in the breeze.

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Purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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Express the writer's opinion or main idea.

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Definition of allusion in literature?

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Reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art.

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Main purpose of a conclusion paragraph in an essay?

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Summarize the main points.

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Definition of a theme in literature?

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The lesson or message the author wants to convey.

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Purpose of using evidence in an essay?

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Support and credibility for the writer's claims.

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Purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

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Introduce the topic or main idea.

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Correct use of quotation marks:

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She said, 'I really like your dress.'