Figurative Language and Sound Devices

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is a literary device where the same consonant sound is repeated at the beginning of closely placed words, creating a rhythmic effect.

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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An example of alliteration is: 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is: 'Jane was a prisoner in her own home.'

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A stanza is a grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space from other stanzas, and typically follows a specific pattern of rhyme and meter.

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Provide an example of a stanza.

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An example of a stanza is a quatrain, which consists of four lines.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is: 'I would catch a grenade for you,' which emphasizes extreme dedication.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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The purpose of figurative language is to convey meanings in a more imaginative and vivid way, enhancing the reader's understanding and emotional response.

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What are sound devices in poetry?

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Sound devices are literary techniques that convey meaning through the use of sound, including alliteration, assonance, consonance, and rhyme.