Literary Devices Review

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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Example of a metaphor.

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'All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women are players.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Example of hyperbole.

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'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a simile.

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'She is as brave as a lion.'

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Example of personification.

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'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Example of symbolism.

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'A dove is a symbol of peace.'