Mr. P's Fig Lang Practice 4/18/24

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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 personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are attributed to non-human entities.

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, often conveying deeper meanings.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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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 irony?

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Irony is a literary technique where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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What is euphemism?

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Euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.

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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 assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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What is oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.