Literary Terms

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What is a paradox?

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A statement that seems contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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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.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without 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 an idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is an example of onomatopoeia?

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Words that imitate sounds, such as 'buzz', 'bang', or 'sizzle'.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.