Pronouns, Figurative Language & Grammar Skills Flashcard

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', etc.

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What is the objective case of a pronoun?

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The objective case of a pronoun is used when the pronoun is the object of a verb or preposition, e.g., 'him', 'her', 'them'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other.

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What does the metaphor 'the bleachers were a disaster area' imply?

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It implies that the bleachers were messy and littered with trash and leftover food.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation to create effects.

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What does it mean when someone says 'Sally is the sun in my life'?

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It means that Sally is very important and brings joy to the speaker's life.

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence, indicating that the subject and object are the same, e.g., 'myself', 'yourself'.

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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An intensive pronoun emphasizes a noun or another pronoun, e.g., 'myself', 'yourself', but is not necessary for the sentence to make sense.

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What is a personal pronoun?

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A personal pronoun is a pronoun that is associated with a particular grammatical person, such as 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', 'they'.