Figurative Language

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What is imagery?

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Imagery refers to descriptive words and phrases that appeal to the senses, helping the reader to visualize scenes, hear sounds, or feel emotions.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration used to make a point or add excitement, not meant to be taken literally.

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What is repetition in literature?

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Repetition is a literary device where words or phrases are repeated for emphasis or to create rhythm.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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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, often used to create rhythm or mood.

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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 that one is the other.

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What is a 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 is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate the natural sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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What is assonance?

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Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words, often used to create rhythm or enhance mood.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences.