Mississippi Solo Reading Analysis Flashcard

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What is a metaphor?

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A direct comparison between two things (saying something IS something else)

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What is personification?

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Giving human characteristics to nonhuman objects.

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How does Harris feel during the storm?

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Calm

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What is a first-person pronoun?

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A pronoun that refers to the speaker, such as 'I'.

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What warns Harris that the storm is coming?

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The river says 'get ready'.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an idiom?

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A phrase that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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To create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways.

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What does the term 'consonance' refer to?

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor is a direct comparison, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as'.