Practice for Semester 1 Test

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, often culturally specific.

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What are auditory sensory details?

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Auditory sensory details refer to descriptions that appeal to the sense of hearing, helping to create a vivid soundscape in writing.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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What are gustatory sensory details?

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Gustatory sensory details refer to descriptions that appeal to the sense of taste, enhancing the reader's experience of flavors.

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What are tactile sensory details?

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Tactile sensory details refer to descriptions that appeal to the sense of touch, conveying physical sensations.

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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 one is the other.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the implied or associated meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.