TBWHTW vocab 2 flashcardizz

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, such as 'mile-high ice-cream cones.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a type of figurative language that gives human traits to animals, plants, objects, and other non-human things, like 'The blanket held me close.'

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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,' such as 'His tongue was dry like paper.'

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What is a symbol?

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A symbol is something that stands for something else by reason of relationship, association, convention, or resemblance, like 'The windmill is a symbol of freedom.'

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What does morose mean?

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Morose means having a sullen and gloomy disposition.

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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,' such as 'Time is a thief.'

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture, enhancing the reader's experience.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses 'like' or 'as' to compare two things, while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and vivid imagery, making it more engaging.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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An example of hyperbole is 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'