Virginia Reading Sol

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Descriptive language that creates vivid mental pictures for the reader, often using sensory details.

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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 personification?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create more interesting and vivid descriptions, enhance meaning, and evoke emotions.

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What does it mean to connect in reading?

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To relate the text to one's own experiences, other texts, or the world.

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What is the author's viewpoint?

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The author's opinion or perspective on a particular topic or issue.

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What is the significance of vivid descriptions in storytelling?

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They help readers visualize the setting and immerse themselves in the story.

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What is the difference between simile and metaphor?

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A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states one thing is another.