Sound of Silence Flashcard

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What does the word 'elaborately' mean?

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In detail.

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What does the word 'coveted' mean?

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Desired.

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What does the word 'metaphor' mean?

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Comparing two things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does the word 'taunt' mean?

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To mock or tease.

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What does the word 'absurd' mean?

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Ridiculous.

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What is the definition of a 'simile'?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does 'irony' refer to in literature?

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A contrast between expectation and reality.

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What is the meaning of 'hyperbole'?

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Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally.

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What does 'personification' mean?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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What is the definition of 'alliteration'?

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The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.