FAST Review - 4/30

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two things using 'like', 'as', or 'if'.

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Define antithesis.

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Contrast of ideas by means of parallel arrangements of words, clauses, or sentences.

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What is irony?

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Use of words to express something other than literal meaning.

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What does 'feeling blue' imply?

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Connotation - it suggests sadness rather than just the color blue.

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Identify an example of alliteration.

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'He clasps the crag with crooked hands.'

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What is a metaphor?

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

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Define connotation.

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

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What is denotation?

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

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What is pathos?

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A quality that evokes pity or sadness, often used in literature and rhetoric.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.