Literary Devices

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it makes.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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Define Alliteration.

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The repetition of the same consonant sound in words occurring near one another.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is Hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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Explain Metaphor.

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A comparison of two or more unlike things without using like or as.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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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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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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What is the purpose of using Literary Devices?

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To enhance writing, create imagery, and convey deeper meanings.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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Give an example of Onomatopoeia in literature.

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Words like 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang' that mimic sounds.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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How does Alliteration affect the rhythm of a poem?

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It creates a musical quality and can emphasize particular phrases.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the difference between a Simile and a Metaphor?

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A Simile compares using 'like' or 'as', while a Metaphor does not.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Provide an example of Hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A