Literary Devices Flashcard

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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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How does a simile differ from a metaphor?

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A simile makes a comparison using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor makes a direct comparison without those words.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'As cool as a cucumber' is a simile because it uses 'as' to compare.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in multiple words, such as 'She sells sea shells'.

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What does hyperbole mean?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is an example of hyperbole?

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'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse' is a hyperbole.

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What is an adage?

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An adage is a traditional saying that expresses a common truth or observation, like 'Don't judge a book by its cover'.

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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' or 'sizzle'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is an example of personification?

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'The wind whispered through the trees' is an example of personification.