Literary Devices

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What is a literary device?

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A literary device is a technique used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing, such as enhancing the meaning, creating imagery, or evoking emotions.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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Define '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 'Imagery'?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader, appealing to the senses.

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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 does 'Metaphor' mean?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

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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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Define 'Simile'.

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words '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 a 'Flashback'?

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A flashback is a literary device that interrupts the chronological sequence of a story to recount an event from the past.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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What is 'Hyperbole'?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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Define 'Alliteration'.

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series 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 'Theme' in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences or societal issues.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What does 'Tone' refer to in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject matter 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