Context Clues & Figurative Language Review

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What is context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation, often to create vivid imagery or express ideas in creative ways.

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What is rhyme?

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Rhyme is a sound device where two or more words have the same ending sound, often used in poetry to create rhythm and structure.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words, often used to create a musical effect in writing.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figurative language technique where human qualities are attributed to non-human things or abstract concepts.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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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'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, often used to create a sound effect in writing.

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How does figurative language enhance poetry?

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Figurative language enhances poetry by creating vivid imagery, evoking emotions, and allowing readers to connect with the text on a deeper level.

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What effect does rhyme have in poetry?

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Rhyme gives poetry structure, creates rhythm, and can enhance the musical quality of the poem.