Literary Elements

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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 personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. For example, 'The wind howled in the night.'

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. For example, a fire station burns down.

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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. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is 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 an example of a simile?

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An example of a simile is 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is an example of personification?

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An example of personification is 'The flowers danced in the breeze.'

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What is the purpose of hyperbole in literature?

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Hyperbole is used to create emphasis or a strong impression, often for comedic or dramatic effect.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor makes a direct comparison without using 'like' or 'as', while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make a comparison.