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What is Personification?

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A figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Example of Personification: "Ask the dishes."

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This line suggests that the dishes can respond, giving them human-like qualities.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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Example of Onomatopoeia: "SNAP"

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This word mimics the sound of something breaking or snapping.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a Metaphor: "My class is a circus!"

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This suggests that the class is chaotic or lively, comparing it to a circus.

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Example of Hyperbole: "My fingers fell off!"

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This exaggeration emphasizes how long the speaker played Fortnite.

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What is Alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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Example of Alliteration: "The newt play the flute."

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The repetition of the 'f' sound creates a rhythmic effect.