What is an idiom?
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A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.
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What does symbolism mean in literature?
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A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.
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Define personification.
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When a writer gives human qualities to a non-human thing.
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What is a simile?
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A comparison of two unlike things using like or as.
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What is imagery in literature?
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Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste).
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Give an example of an idiom.
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"It's raining cats and dogs."
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How does symbolism enhance a literary work?
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It adds deeper meaning and layers to the narrative by connecting tangible objects to abstract ideas.
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