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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'. For example, 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that describes one thing as if it were another, without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What does 'mood' mean in literature?

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Mood refers to the feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader. It can evoke emotions such as happiness, sadness, or suspense.

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What is tone in writing?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style. It can be formal, informal, serious, or playful.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery involves using descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What does 'foreshadowing' mean?

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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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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning. For example, 'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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What is an alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. For example, 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is a hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis. For example, 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'