Literary Examples

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Give an example of personification.

Back

The wind whispered through the trees.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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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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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Provide an example of a simile.

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Give an example of imagery.

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The fragrant flowers danced in the gentle breeze.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is a literary device where a symbol is used to represent a larger idea or concept.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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Provide an example of symbolism.

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A dove often symbolizes peace.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A