House on Mango Street Flashcard 2

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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'. For example, 'Her smile was like the sun.'

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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. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What does the term 'threshold' mean?

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Threshold refers to the entrance or doorway of a building, or the point at which something begins.

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What does it mean to strut?

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To strut means to walk with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait.

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What is a pillar?

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A pillar is a tall vertical structure used to support a building or a part of a building.

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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 unrelated things by stating that one is the other. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is the purpose of figurative language?

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Figurative language is used to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways, enhancing the reader's understanding and emotional response.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery refers to descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images for the reader.

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What is the significance of trees in 'The House on Mango Street'?

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Trees symbolize strength, resilience, and the desire for growth and stability in 'The House on Mango Street'.