Flashcard practice

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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 contrast between expectations and reality.

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Give an example of irony.

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An example of irony is 'The fire station burned down last night.' This is ironic because a fire station is supposed to be safe from fires.

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What is a positive connotation?

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A positive connotation is a word that has a favorable or positive association. For example, 'determined' has a positive connotation.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification.

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An example of personification is 'The wind howled in the night.' Here, the wind is given the human ability to howl.

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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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Give an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.' This is an exaggeration to emphasize extreme hunger.

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.' This compares a smile to the brightness of the sun.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'.