"SWEAT" by Zora Neale Hurston

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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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How long had Delia and Sykes been married in 'SWEAT'?

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Delia and Sykes had been married for 15 years.

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What does the phrase 'his whole manner hoping, praying, for an argument' imply about Sykes?

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It implies that Sykes is looking for an excuse to hit Delia.

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What literary devices are illustrated by the phrase 'whatever goes over the Devil's back, is got to come under his belly'?

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This phrase illustrates the theme and foreshadowing.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create visual representations in the reader's mind.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by stating that one is the other.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or inanimate objects.

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What is the theme of a literary work?

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The theme is the central idea or underlying message that the author conveys through the narrative.

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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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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How does the use of literary techniques enhance a narrative?

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Literary techniques enhance a narrative by adding depth, creating emotional resonance, and engaging the reader's imagination.

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