EOC Practice 4- Whitman

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What is a pun?

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

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What is the mood of a passage?

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The mood of a passage refers to the emotional atmosphere that the author creates through their choice of words and descriptions.

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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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What does 'clasping remembered beauty' mean?

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It means recalling or cherishing past experiences or memories that were beautiful.

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What is 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 hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally.

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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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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader.

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What is the significance of mood in literature?

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Mood helps to convey the emotional tone of a piece, influencing how readers feel as they engage with the text.

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What is the purpose of a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things, suggesting they are alike in a significant way.