What is a metaphor?
Literary Devices Review

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one thing is another. Example: 'The snow was a white blanket on the normally green grass.'
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What is a hyperbole?
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A hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I caught a fish as big as a house.'
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What is personification?
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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things. Example: 'The bright orange walls screamed at her as she walked into the room.'
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What is direct characterization?
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Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits. Example: 'He stepped short, quick steps, of a fat legged man.'
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What is a protagonist?
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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict that must be resolved. Example: Lennie and George in 'Of Mice and Men.'
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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 'like' or 'as.' Example: 'Her stare was cold as ice.'
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What is an antagonist?
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An antagonist is a character or force in conflict with the main character (protagonist).
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