Literary Devices

Literary Devices

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English

3rd Grade

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What is Symbolism?

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Symbolism is a literary device where an object, person, or situation represents a deeper meaning or idea. For example, a ladder can symbolize a connection between heaven and earth.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, saying 'the leaves danced in the field' gives human action to leaves.

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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, 'Jinu, Jo, and Jerry juggled jars of jello and jam' uses alliteration.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the sound it represents. Examples include 'zip,' 'boom,' and 'hiss'.

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What is Repetition?

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Repetition is a literary device where words or phrases are repeated for emphasis. For example, 'Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow' uses repetition.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, saying 'time is a thief' suggests that time steals moments from us.

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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 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'as brave as a lion' is a simile.

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