Figurative Language Review

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What does 'setting' refer to in a story?

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The time and place in which the story takes place.

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What is foreshadowing?

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The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story.

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What is the meaning of irony in literature?

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The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite.

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What is the mood of a story?

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The feeling or atmosphere created by the story.

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What does imagery mean in literature?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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What is hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.