Understanding Words in Literature

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What does the skull and crossbones symbolize?

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Death.

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What occurs when an object represents an idea?

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A symbol.

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What is the figurative meaning of the word 'blanket' in the sentence: 'The night was a blanket, covering the town in silence'?

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A metaphor for the quietness and stillness of the night.

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What does the metaphor 'life is a rollercoaster' suggest about life?

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Life has many ups and downs and is unpredictable.

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What is a metaphor?

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Comparing two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract concepts.

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What is the mood of a literary work?

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The emotional atmosphere or feeling that a piece of writing evokes in the reader.