Terminator - Poetry - E10

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What is a euphemism?

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A euphemism is a figure of speech that replaces a word or phrase with a more mild or indirect one, often to soften the impact of the original term.

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Define enjambment in poetry.

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Enjambment occurs when one line of poetry ends without a pause or punctuation and continues onto the next line.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'act naturally'.

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Explain personification with an example.

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human things. Example: 'the palm trees danced in the breeze'.

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What does juxtaposition mean in literature?

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Juxtaposition is the placement of contrasting ideas or concepts next to each other to highlight their differences.

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What is hyperbole?

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

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Define imagery in poetry.

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using connecting words like 'like' or 'as'.

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Explain the term allusion.

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

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What is an apostrophe in literature?

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An apostrophe is a figure of speech in which a speaker addresses an absent person, an abstract idea, or a thing.