Wordplay - Literary Devices

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'buzz', 'sizzle', or 'bang'.

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Give an example of onomatopoeia.

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An example of onomatopoeia is 'The bacon sizzled in the pan.'

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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.

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Give an example of hyperbole.

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An example of hyperbole is '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'.

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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An example of a metaphor is 'Time is a thief.'

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of literature.

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Give an example of allusion.

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An example of allusion is 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies.'

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What is simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Give an example of simile.

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An example of simile is 'Her eyes were like stars.'