What is alliteration?
Figurative Language 2

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words, often used in poetry and prose for effect. Example: 'Sam slowly slips on the slide.'
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What is free verse poetry?
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Free verse poetry is a form of poetry that does not adhere to specific rules, styles, or formats, such as rhyming or patterns.
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What is a metaphor?
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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'
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What is the definition of imagery in literature?
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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the five senses, creating mental pictures for the reader. Example: 'The golden sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley.'
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What is the purpose of a simile?
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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 refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to. Example: 'buzz,' 'hiss,' 'clang.'
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What is a stanza in poetry?
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A stanza is a grouped set of lines in a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas, similar to a paragraph in prose.
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