Literary Terms / Devices

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor describes a person, place, or thing in a colorful or interesting way by comparing it to something else but doesn't use 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that joins two contradictory terms.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that sound like the sound they are trying to convey, imitating the sound associated with the thing designated.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to an object or thing.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement used for effect and is not meant to be taken literally.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is an expression that must be 'translated' to be understood; it cannot be taken literally.

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Example of a metaphor: 'Time is a thief.' What does it imply?

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It implies that time steals moments from our lives, suggesting that it passes quickly.

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Example of an oxymoron: 'Deafening silence.' What does it convey?

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It conveys a sense of overwhelming quietness that feels intense or profound.

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Example of onomatopoeia: 'Buzz.' What does it represent?

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It represents the sound made by bees or other insects.