Symbolism & Figurative Language Review

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What is a simile?

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an idiom?

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An expression that has a literal and figurative meaning.

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True or False: Anything in a story can be a symbol.

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True.

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What is personification?

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Giving objects and/or animals human-like qualities.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is symbolism in literature?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Give an example of a simile.

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' for comparison, while a metaphor does not.

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What does it mean to analyze figurative language?

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To examine how authors use language to convey meanings beyond the literal.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.