Literary Device Double Check Cotton

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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, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to create a vivid description.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is an Allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work, used to create a connection or add meaning.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery refers to the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating mental pictures for the reader.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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What is a Theme?

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A theme is the central idea or moral lesson that a writer conveys through a literary work.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is a Metaphor?

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

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is Tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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What is Symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to a literary work.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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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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CCSS.L.6.5A

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What is Irony?

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Irony is a literary technique where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often highlighting a contrast.

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CCSS.L.8.5A