Literary Devices

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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 in poetry and prose to create rhythm or emphasis. Example: 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.'

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Provide an example of alliteration.

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The purple pants were perfect on the professor.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses, helping the reader to visualize scenes, hear sounds, or feel emotions. Example: 'The ball was a deep red, like that of a fire truck, glistening in the bright sun.'

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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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Provide an example of imagery.

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The ball was a deep red, like that of a fire truck, glistening in the bright sun.

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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 irony?

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Irony is a literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning. It often highlights a contrast between expectations and reality.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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Complete this sentence to make it ironic: The shoemaker's children have no ___

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shoes.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is allusion?

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Allusion is a brief reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance, often used to create a connection or context.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

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Provide an example of allusion.

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He was acting like Hitler, I was nervous we were about to have a 3rd World War.

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CCSS.L.7.5A

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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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, making them relatable to the reader.

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CCSS.L.6.5A

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Provide an example of personification.

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The wind howled in the dark night sky.

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CCSS.L.6.5A