Literary Devices

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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"But my heart is a lonely hunter that hunts on a lonely hill." -William Sharp

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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Provide an example of an allusion.

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"She was no Scrooge, but she seldom purchased anything except the bare necessities."

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What is irony?

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A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often highlighting a contrast between expectation and reality.

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Provide an example of irony.

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A woman is going to break up with her boyfriend; meanwhile, he’s buying her a diamond ring and planning his marriage proposal.

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What is personification?

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A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Provide an example of personification.

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"The water beckoned invitingly to the hot swimmers."

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What is the purpose of using literary devices in writing?

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To enhance the meaning, create imagery, and evoke emotions in the reader.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.