What is alliteration?
Literary Devices

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.
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What is irony in literature?
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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.
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Define simile and provide an example.
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'
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What is onomatopoeia?
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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the natural sound associated with it, such as 'splash', 'bang', or 'buzz'.
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Explain hyperbole and give an example.
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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I have a million things to do today.'
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What is a metaphor?
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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.
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What is personification?
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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.
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