Figurative Language Review

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unalike things using the word 'is'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is alliteration?

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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 imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind. For example, 'The cold night air smelled of smoke and wood.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human things. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is mood in literature?

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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What is simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the sound it represents. For example, 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'clang'.

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What is a pun?

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A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term or similar-sounding words for humorous effect.