Literary Devices

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as.'

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What is alliteration?

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

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What is the definition of a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is the theme of a story?

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

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from the perspective of a character, while third person uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and is told from an outside perspective.

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What is an oxymoron?

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A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is foreshadowing?

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