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, 'He is as brave as a lion.'
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What is dramatic irony?
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Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not. This creates a contrast between the character's understanding and the reality of the situation.
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What is irony?
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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning. It often involves a discrepancy between expectation and reality.
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What is a pronoun?
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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples include 'he', 'she', 'it', and 'they'.
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What is personification?
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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'
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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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What is situational irony?
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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
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