Descriptive Writing
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English
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8th Grade
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What is Onomatopoeia?
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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Alliteration?
Back
Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words, such as 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Assonance?
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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, creating a musical effect, such as 'The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Hyperbole?
Back
Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect, such as 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is Personification?
Back
Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does 'Show, don't tell' mean in writing?
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'Show, don't tell' is a technique that encourages writers to present actions, senses, and feelings through imagery and description rather than simply stating facts.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a Flashback in writing?
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A flashback is a narrative technique that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to present events that occurred earlier, providing background or context.
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