Figurative Language

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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 seemingly unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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Define consonance in literature.

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Consonance is the repetition of inner and ending consonant sounds of nearby words that do not rhyme.

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What is imagery in writing?

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Imagery refers to descriptive words and phrases that appeal to the senses, helping to create mental images for the reader.

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Explain alliteration.

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Alliteration is the repetition of two or more of the same beginning consonant sounds close together in a phrase or sentence.

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What is the purpose of repetition in writing?

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Repetition involves using words or phrases multiple times in a text to emphasize a particular idea or theme.

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What is 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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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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Define hyperbole.

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

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to.

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Explain the concept of symbolism in literature.

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meaning to objects, characters, or events.