English 11 Figurative Language Review

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What is an allusion?

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

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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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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.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a paradox?

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A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory or absurd but may actually express a truth.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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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 without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a figure of speech in which the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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What is sensory detail?

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Sensory detail involves using descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create vivid imagery.

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What is an example of an allusion?

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An example of an allusion is referring to someone as a 'Romeo' to imply they are a romantic.