Poetry

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What is the term for repeating the same consonant sound at the beginning of words?

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Alliteration

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Define alliteration.

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The repetition of a beginning letter sound.

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What literary device compares two things using the words 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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What are the types of figurative language that include onomatopoeias, metaphors, similes, hyperboles, idioms, and personification?

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Figurative language

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What is the term for words that imitate sounds?

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Onomatopoeia

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What is 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 hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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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 the purpose of figurative language in poetry?

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To create vivid imagery and express complex ideas in a relatable way.