Figurative Language (High School)

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What is a simile?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things by stating that one is the other.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is language that appeals to the senses, creating vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What does foreshadowing mean?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Identify an example of a simile.

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An example of a simile is: 'Her smile was like the sun shining on a clear day.'

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Identify an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or 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 onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.