Literary Devices Review #1

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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 thing is another, often to highlight a particular quality or characteristic.

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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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"Time is a thief." This suggests that time steals moments from our lives.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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Transform the phrase 'She sings' into a simile.

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She sings like a bird.

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What is the purpose of using literary devices in writing?

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Literary devices enhance writing by adding depth, clarity, and emotional resonance, helping to convey ideas and themes more effectively.

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Identify the literary device in the phrase 'The giant’s steps were thunder.'

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This is a metaphor, comparing the sound of the giant's steps to thunder.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Give an example of personification.

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"The wind whispered through the trees." This gives the wind a human ability to whisper.

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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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Provide an example of hyperbole.

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"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!" This exaggerates the speaker's hunger.