Literary Devices

Literary Devices

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English

10th Grade

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a literary device that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or dramatic effect.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the natural sound of a thing, making the description more expressive and vivid.

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities.

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What is Imagery?

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Imagery refers to visually descriptive or figurative language that appeals to the senses, helping to create mental images.

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What is Tone in literature?

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Tone is the overall mood or attitude conveyed in a piece of writing, reflecting the author's feelings towards the subject.

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a literary device that attributes human characteristics to non-human entities or abstract concepts.

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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, often used to create rhythm or emphasis.

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