Reading 8 SOL Review 1

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What does the word 'corrode' mean?

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To gnaw or wear away gradually.

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What does a 'heavy black cloak' symbolize in literature?

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Sadness or emotional burden.

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What is personification?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a simile?

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

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What is connotation?

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The implied or associated meaning of a word, beyond its literal definition.

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What is the negative connotation of the word 'stench'?

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A strong, unpleasant smell.

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What is the positive connotation of the word 'fragrance'?

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A pleasant or sweet smell.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.