4th grade literary devices

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Superman is a man of steel.' What does it mean?

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It means that Superman is very strong, like steel.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a simile: 'He is as brave as a lion.' What does it mean?

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It means he is very brave, similar to a lion.

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What is personification?

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Giving human characteristics to animals, ideas, or objects.

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Example of personification: 'The cupcake yelled, 'Don't eat me!'' What does it mean?

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It means the cupcake is given a human action (yelling) to create a fun image.

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What is an idiom?

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A group of words whose meaning is different from the literal meaning.

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Example of an idiom: 'Kopper is the apple of my eye.' What does it mean?

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It means that Kopper is very dear or special to someone.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Example of alliteration: 'Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.' What does it mean?

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It showcases the repetition of the 's' sound for a playful effect.