2 Two Kinds Academic Vocabulary & Literary Terms

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, such as 'tick-tock' or 'bang.'

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Define expectation.

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Expectation is the belief that something will happen or is likely to happen.

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What does discordant mean in music?

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Discordant refers to a lack of harmony or agreement in music, often producing a jarring or unpleasant sound.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning, such as 'kick the bucket' meaning 'to die.'

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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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Define metaphor.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence'.

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What does reproach mean?

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Reproach means to express disapproval or disappointment.