Figurative Language Review

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What is denotation?

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The dictionary definition of a word.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

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How is rhyme best described?

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Repetition of accented vowel sounds and all sounds following them in words that are close together in a poem.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, actions, or attitudes.

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What figurative language device is exemplified by the repetition of initial consonant sounds?

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Alliteration.

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What is connotation?

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The feelings or emotions surrounding/associated with a word, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is an example of an oxymoron?

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A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'bittersweet'.

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What does theme refer to in literature?

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The central idea or message that the author is trying to convey.

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What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

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Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the emotional associations of that word.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.