ELA Literary Devices Practice

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Simile definition

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A comparison using like or as

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Define Symbol

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A sign, shape, or object representing a concept, object, or idea.

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Define Assonance

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Resemblance in sounds of words/syllables between vowels or consonants.

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Onomatopoeia

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Formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.

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Define Metaphor

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A comparison between two unrelated things, sharing common characteristics.

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Personification gives human traits to non-human objects. Example:

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Ms. McCallum heard that piece of pie calling her name after Thanksgiving dinner.

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Hyperbole is an exaggeration. Example:

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I slept like a rock last night.

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Irony refers to the gap between appearance and reality. Example:

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Oh no, I couldn't possibly eat another piece of cake.

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Define Pun and select the example:

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Humorous use of a word suggesting multiple meanings. Example: What kind of shorts do clouds wear? Answer: Thunderwear.