Literary Devices

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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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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that creates vivid mental pictures and appeals to the senses.

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What does symbolism mean in literature?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, conveying deeper meanings.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is diction?

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, which can affect tone and meaning.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.