Benchmark #2 Review

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What is symbolism?

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Use of symbols to represent something else; different from their literal sense.

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What is an allusion?

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A type of figurative language that is a reference to a well-known person, place, or event.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that imitate a sound.

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What is denotation?

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The dictionary definition of a word.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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What is hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice.