poetic devices

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What is diction?

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Diction refers to the choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in writing. It can convey tone, mood, and meaning.

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Provide an example of diction.

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"I was smitten after our first meeting." This phrase uses expressive language to convey strong feelings.

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What is a metaphor?

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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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Provide an example of a metaphor.

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"His eyes were stars." This compares eyes to stars, suggesting brightness and beauty.

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What is a bandwagon statement?

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A bandwagon statement suggests that something is true or acceptable because it is popular or everyone is doing it.

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Provide an example of a bandwagon statement.

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"Everyone else is doing it." This implies that the action is valid simply because others are participating.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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Provide an example that shows mood.

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"The sunset reflected the love in the woman's eyes." This evokes a warm and romantic mood.

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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'.

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Provide an example of a simile.

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"His hair was golden as the sun." This compares hair color to the sun using 'as'.