Semester 1 Final Review

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What is a theme?

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A central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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What is the definition of symbolism?

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A word or object that represents a larger idea.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is a simile?

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

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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 hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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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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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 narrative?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.