Aunty Misery

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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. Example: 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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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. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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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. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is the meaning of the word 'bade'?

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The word 'bade' means to command or to order someone to do something.

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What is a synonym for 'shimmied'?

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A synonym for 'shimmied' is 'climbed.'

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting of a story refers to the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a literary device where a word imitates the sound it represents. Example: 'buzz,' 'hiss,' or 'bang.'

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as.' Example of simile: 'as brave as a lion.'

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What does the term 'literary device' mean?

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A literary device is a technique used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing, such as imagery, symbolism, or irony.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is a literary device that uses descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader.