Fig Lang, Central Idea, and Diction Review

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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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 does personification mean?

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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 tone in writing?

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Tone refers to a writer's attitude toward the subject being discussed, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What is diction?

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Diction is the choice of words and style of expression that an author uses in writing.

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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 is 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 does denotation mean?

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Denotation is the literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images for the reader.