Literary device

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things by saying one is the other, suggesting a similarity between them.

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What does the metaphor 'Conscience is a man's compass' suggest?

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It suggests that a person's conscience guides them to make the right decisions.

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Identify this literary device: 'My aunt's apartment in New York is a closet.'

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This is an example of a metaphor.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Identify this literary device: 'Holly's eyes were ice.'

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This is an example of a metaphor.

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What does the phrase 'road hog' mean?

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It is a metaphor for someone who drives recklessly and takes up too much space on the road.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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Identify this literary device: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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This is an example of personification.

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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.

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Identify this literary device: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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This is an example of hyperbole.