Figurative Language Assessment 1

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What is Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words, often used to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'Said I’m so sick of love songs, so sad and slow.'

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader. Example: 'The snow glows white on the mountain tonight.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside.'

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What is an Idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. Example: 'It's gonna go down in flames.'

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What is a Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect. Example: 'I'd walk through fire for you.'

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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.' Example: 'The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside.'

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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.' Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is an Oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Example: 'Deafening silence.'

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What is a Symbol?

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A symbol is a word, phrase, or image that represents something beyond its literal meaning. Example: 'A dove symbolizes peace.'

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What is a Theme?

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A theme is the central idea or message in a piece of literature. Example: 'Love conquers all.'