0P Q2 ASSESSMENT 1

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a problem-solution essay?

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An essay that identifies a problem and proposes one or more solutions.

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What is alliteration?

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A figure of speech that involves the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A figure of speech where words imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the idiom 'burning the candle at both ends' mean?

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To overwork oneself or exhaust oneself by doing too much.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is the purpose of a narrative essay?

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To tell a story or recount an event or series of events.

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What is the meaning of the phrase 'fiery diamonds' in a simile?

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It suggests that the eyes are bright, captivating, and full of intensity.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.