CFA Grade 7: RL.7.4

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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 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 a simile?

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

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

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What is rhyme scheme?

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The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line of a poem, usually described using letters to indicate which lines rhyme.

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What does 'diverged' mean?

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To split or separate into different directions.

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What is connotation?

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

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What is the significance of rhyme in poetry?

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Rhyme can create rhythm, enhance musicality, and emphasize themes or emotions.

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What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses comparisons or exaggerations to convey meaning.

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What is the theme of a poem?

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The central idea or message that the poem conveys.