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What is a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph. It usually appears at the beginning of the paragraph and sets the tone for the information that follows.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely placed words, such as in the phrase 'Beautiful bubbles blow by'.

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What does the word 'plethora' mean?

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The word 'plethora' means a large or excessive amount of something.

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What is the main purpose of irony in literature?

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The main purpose of irony in literature is to add humor or emphasize a point, often by presenting a contrast between expectations and reality.

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What is verbal irony?

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Verbal irony is when a speaker says one thing but means another, often used to convey sarcasm or humor, such as saying 'Oh great, another homework assignment!' when feeling frustrated.

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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', such as 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', such as 'Time is a thief'.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests (connotation).