American Lit. Fall Benchmark - Figurative Lang/Lit. Terms

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What is the moral of a story?

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The moral of a story is the lesson or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What are the three purposes of an author?

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The three purposes of an author are to persuade, inform, and entertain.

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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'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art.

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How does figurative language enhance writing?

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Figurative language enhances writing by creating vivid imagery and conveying emotions more effectively.

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What is the difference between literal and figurative language?

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Literal language means exactly what it says, while figurative language uses comparisons and exaggerations to convey meanings.