Literary Devices

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What is a literary device?

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A literary device is a technique used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing, such as creating imagery, emphasizing a point, or enhancing the emotional impact.

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Define Onomatopoeia.

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the natural sound associated with it, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.

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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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Define 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 Alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.

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Define Hyperbole.

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

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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', for example, 'Time is a thief'.

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Identify an example of Onomatopoeia in a sentence.

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An example of onomatopoeia is: 'The bees buzzed around the garden'.

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What is the purpose of using literary devices?

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Literary devices enhance writing by adding depth, creating imagery, and evoking emotions, making the text more engaging and impactful.

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Provide an example of a Simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like sunshine'.