Literary devices

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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'. For example, 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief'.

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect. For example, 'Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana'.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels. For example, a dark and gloomy setting can create a somber mood.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style. For example, a sarcastic tone can convey irony.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a brief reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance. For example, 'He has the Midas touch' refers to King Midas from mythology.

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What is an apostrophe in literature?

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An apostrophe is a figure of speech in which the speaker addresses an absent person, an abstract idea, or a thing. For example, 'O Death, where is thy sting?'

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What is a monologue?

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A monologue is a long speech by one character in a play or story, often expressing their thoughts or feelings aloud.