Literary devices

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What is a simile?

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

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Define symbolism in literature.

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Symbolism is a literary device where a word or image stands for something else.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'Bam!'.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is language used to create a special feeling or effect, often involving metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech.

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What does 'mood' refer to in literature?

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Mood refers to the 'feel' or emotional atmosphere of a piece of writing.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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Define personification.

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.