EOC Practice 4- Whitman

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

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Define pun.

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A pun is a form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term, or similar-sounding words, for humorous or rhetorical effect.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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Explain 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 metaphor?

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

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What does imagery refer to in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that creates vivid mental pictures, appealing to the senses.

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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 alliteration.

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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What is the purpose of foreshadowing in literature?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Explain the concept of theme in literature.

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The theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.