Smiley Face Tricks Review--Student Examples Version

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What is a magic three?

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A magic three is a writing technique that uses a list of three related items or actions to create rhythm and emphasis in a sentence.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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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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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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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 unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and helps create a mental picture for the reader.

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What is a hyphenated modifier?

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A hyphenated modifier is a compound adjective that uses a hyphen to connect two or more words that work together to modify a noun.

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What is expanded moment?

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An expanded moment is a writing technique that stretches out a moment in time to create tension or emphasize its importance.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds in the final syllables of words, often used in poetry and songs.