Figurative Language 2

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm and musicality.

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Give an example of alliteration.

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"Sam slowly slips on the slide."

Front

What is repetition in poetry?

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Repetition in poetry refers to the use of the same word or phrase multiple times to emphasize a particular idea or theme.

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What is the term for the repetition of beginning consonant sounds in a poem?

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Alliteration.

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What is a rhyme scheme?

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A rhyme scheme is the pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, typically described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

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What is metonymy?

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Metonymy is a figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.

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Provide an example of metonymy.

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"There is a mountain of work on my desk." (Here, 'mountain' refers to a large amount of work.)

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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 the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the speaker in a poem?

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The speaker is the voice or persona that narrates the poem, which may or may not be the poet themselves.