Word Wall Test 2

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What is an oxymoron?

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A phrase that seems to say two opposite things.

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Who is the speaker in a poem?

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The imaginary voice assumed by the writer.

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What is imagery in literary text?

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Particular words that create visual representation of ideas in our minds.

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What is an idiom?

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Phrases or expressions that have meanings different from the literal words. Example: It is raining cats and dogs.

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What is the definition of 'Bias'?

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An inclination to hold a particular view or perspective.

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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 compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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What is the theme of a literary work?

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The central idea or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a stanza in poetry?

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A grouped set of lines within a poem, often separated by a space.