Figurative Language Review

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What is symbolism in literature?

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Symbolism is a device in literature where an object represents an idea. For example, the American flag represents freedom or patriotism.

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What are antonyms?

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Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

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What is denotation?

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Denotation is the dictionary definition of a word.

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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, actions, or attitudes.

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What is a 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 a simile?

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

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two contradictory terms appear in conjunction, such as 'deafening silence'.

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What is alliteration?

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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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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a visual representation in the reader's mind.