Literary Devices

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her eyes were as round as oranges.'

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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'. For example, 'She was a quiet mouse reading in the corner of the class.'

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that creates pictures in the mind of the reader, appealing to the five senses. For example, 'The sweet scent of blooming flowers filled the air.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Examples include 'buzz', 'bang', and 'sizzle'.

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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. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message in a piece of writing. It often reflects on human nature or society.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.