Poetic Devices Flashcard

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Which statement is an example of hyperbole?

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"My backpack weighs a ton." is an example of hyperbole.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human characteristics are attributed to nonhuman things.

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What is a pun?

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similarity in sound for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the main message or point that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What is an example of personification?

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"The wind whispered through the trees" is an example of personification.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is an example of a pun?

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"Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana" is an example of a pun.

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What is a metaphor?

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