Author's Craft

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What is Author's Craft?

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Author's Craft refers to the techniques and choices that authors use to create their stories, including word choice, sentence structure, figurative language, and tone.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, such as 'boom', 'buzz', or 'sizzle'.

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What is Imagery in writing?

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Imagery is descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, stating that one is the other, such as 'Time is a thief'.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as', such as 'as brave as a lion'.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas, such as 'The wind whispered through the trees'.

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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, such as 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse'.

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What is Tone in writing?

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

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What is the purpose of using figurative language?

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Figurative language enhances writing by adding depth, creativity, and emotional impact, making it more engaging for readers.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor compares two unlike things directly, while a simile uses 'like' or 'as' to make the comparison.