Unit 2 - Reveiw

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What is personification?

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The giving of human characteristics to non-human objects, animals, or ideas.

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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 a stanza in poetry?

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A group of lines in a poem that form a unit, often separated by a space.

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What is an example of personification?

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"The leaves whispered secrets to the wind."

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things 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 symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is imagery in poetry?

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