Literary Devices

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What is Symbolism in literature?

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A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract (a big idea).

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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 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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What is Personification?

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When a writer gives human qualities to a non-human thing.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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What is Mood in literature?

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An element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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Define Tone in writing.

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An attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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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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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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Explain the concept of Simile.

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A figure of speech that compares two different things 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 does Imagery refer to in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a visual representation in the reader's mind.

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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 occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

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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?

Back

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A